A Different Kind of Research
Hello all,
I am an Assistant Professor of Instructional Systems Technology at UNC-Charlotte. Along with my colleagues at Wake Forest and Purdue University, we are conducting a study of MMORPGs (specifically WoW) and citizenship participation. In an effort to explore parallels between civic leadership and participation in MMORPGs and ‘real-life’, we are conducting a study of the use of guild leaders and guild members of World of Warcraft. This study consists of participants completing a brief (6-12 minute) online, anonymous survey. For those WoW players who wish to participate in the study simply complete the survey located here [http://www.surveyshare.com/survey/take/?sid=65142]. All respondents will be entered into a raffle to win one of a number (3) of gift certificates to Amazon.com or EB Games, or a six month subscription to your favorite MMORPG (Winner's choice!). To complete the survey, you will first be directed to an Informed Consent form, at the bottom of which is a hyperlink to the survey itself. Cheers, Richard |
Sounds a bit more positive than the last one, and correct English!
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Okay what is it with all the surveys?
I am going to start a study on why there are so many MMORPG surveys recently. Hey there should be a nationwide database of WoW survey data! |
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I will let you do the math, even adjust the percentages, on how accurate these surveys really are. I don't see any benefit to the gaming community (other than a possible 6 month sub). I made my best attempt to be "nice", and I hope no offense is taken from my own personal opinion. Best of luck in your project, unless your project will be used by lobbyists to influence regulations concerning gaming in the U.S.. |
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It is also interesting that you make note of "lobbyists," who may "influence regulations concerning gaming." I would imagine that this might be a concern of yours. We have no ties to lobbyists whatsoever (we're all university professors, promise)...but if lobbyists or other special interest groups were interested in regulating gaming, studies such as the ones that we're currently doing would likely be cited...making participation in our study even more important! |
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Also, I forgot to mention that we are not looking for a representative sample, but rather a puposive sample. We want to compare guild leaders with guild members. |
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