We are looking for 50 volunteers from NYU
Interested in Generative AI and chatbots? Concerned about the urban environment around you in New York City? You are invited to participate in a research study to learn more about how people value the urban environment around them and participate in public urban governance. This call focuses on three urban design qualities: walkability, bikeability, and green space in NYC, and its primary goal is to explore how city residents evaluate the quality of the urban environment and the levels of management of the built environment. Participants are invited to talk about their perceptions of urban quality, and they are encouraged to talk about their ideas for improving quality.
Who can take part in?
Adults (over 18) who are affiliated with New York University (NYU staff and students) and live in New York City.
What language will be used in this study?
English.
How to enroll in the study?
Interested people can find more information on the project website and register your participation here.
How will it take place?
The study will run from May and until we find expected number of participants. Registered participants will receive the links by emails.
Is there any risk?
There are no known risks associated with this study beyond those of everyday life. The only data we will collect is your survey responses. No identifiable data will be collected and analyzed in the experiment, and there is no risk to your privacy. Participants have the right to refuse to answer questions or to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.
Do I have benefits?
Your participation in this study is voluntary. There are no benefits to you that may reasonably be expected to result from this study. Although you will receive no direct benefits, this research may help the investigator understand the factors of allocation decisions.
How to protect my privacy?
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Data from this study will be kept confidential within the research team. The data collection will be completely anonymized with no self-identifying information, and no material that could personally identify you will be used in any reports or publications from this study.
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this research study, its procedures, risks, and benefits, you may contact Dr. Zhaoxi Zhang at zhaoxi.zhang@nyu.edu. This project has received ethical approval from the NYU Research Ethics Committee (IRB) and will comply with the IRB’s requirements for data protection.