FAQs

USC students who are enrolled in introductory courses in organizational behavior and marketing, or in the MOR 497 strategy courses. Note that there are separate "pools," which means different websites and completely separate requirements, for Marketing and for OB/Strategy. (OB and Strategy are in the same pool.) To participate, you must be: 

• Be over 18 years of age or older 

• Fluent in English 

There is generally no money paid, although some studies have prizes that do pay real money. For the most part, you earn course credit for participating. You may view these details for each study on the appropriate website.

If you are interested in participating in research, you will need to sign up as a participant on either the marketing website or the OB/strategy website. Once you sign up, you will be able to view different studies available on this website, the descriptions of these studies, and the credit they offer. You can then select those that you would like to participate in. You will also be informed about new studies when they become available.

Typically, participation involves responding to questions on a computer, or interacting with others in a group setting, and reporting your thoughts or preferences. Our studies are behavioral, and they do not involve physical exertion or medical procedures. They do not require any special knowledge, just your honest opinion on how you feel about the situations you will encounter.

The studies are conducted both in the Marshall School of Business and online. Marshall Behavioral Research Lab facilities are located in the University Park Campus in the lower level (LL) of Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall (VPD).

635 Downey Way Los Angeles, CA 90089-3331 

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When a new study becomes available, the researchers will send you an email with a brief description of the study, so you can go to the website and sign up for it if you are interested, you can then go to the website and sign up to participate. Although the frequency of these announcements depends on the number of new studies available, typically you will receive one study announcement a week. 

We value your privacy. Once you sign up, the website will give you a unique ID number. When communicating with you, the researchers can identify you only by your ID number, thereby ensuring anonymity and protecting your identity.

Your instructor asks that you make a decision by a certain deadline (available from the instructor) as to whether you will complete your research requirement by writing papers or doing studies. Once you make that decision, your credit will hinge on completion of the required number of studies or papers. However, research study participation is always voluntary. If you change your mind about doing studies, or if you change your mind about a specific study, you are not obligated to participate. Please notify the researcher if you choose not to attend a session. Please talk with your instructor if you would prefer to write papers.