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Which Fish Fits?

About this study

In this study, your child will be asked to pay attention to videos explaining instructions for a matching game, then play a matching game, and lastly your child will be asked to explain how they picked their answer in the matching game. This study is completely asynchronous.

This study is being hosted through LookIt, a website created by researchers at MIT for research studies with children. To learn more about LookIt click here. 

FAQs

What does participation involve?

This study consists of an approximately 15 minute session where your child will be shown puzzles and asked questions about them. You will also be asked to answer some questions about your child. This study can take place on entirely your own timeline.

Who can participate?

This study is for 4.5-to-6-year-old children who speak English.

I am not located near Northwestern University. Can my child and I still participate?

Yes! This study is entirely virtual, so you can be located anywhere in the United States to participate.

Will there be compensation for participating?

Yes! Families will be compensated with a $5 virtual gift card 

My child and I are interested. How do we learn more or sign up?

If you and your old child are interested in participating in this study, you will need to create an account and agree to the Terms of Service of LookIt (click here to go to LookIt’s website), and then this study can be found by searching for “Which Fish Fits?” or by clicking here, or contact Kiley McKee at spatialthinking@northwestern.edu to learn more!

Interested in participating? Click here to be taken to the study. Have any questions? Contact Kiley McKee at spatialthinking@northwestern.edu to learn more!