Four (4) individuals are needed to participate in a usability test to assess the OCS website. The general description of those to be recruited is as follows:
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Hello, my name is _________________, calling for User-Centered Design, under contract with the National Cancer Institute. We are recruiting members of the general public who have an interest in cancer information. We would like to ask you a few questions to find out if you qualify for the brief study and would like to participate. This will only take a few minutes of your time and no one will attempt to sell you anything. This is strictly for research purposes. If you are interested and qualify for the web site usability assessment, you will be offered monetary compensation to participate. Can I ask you a few questions?
Are you an employee of the U.S. Federal Government?
Yes (DISMISS)
No
Are you or anyone in your household
A computer programmer, developer, professional web designer, or usability tester?
Employed in advertising, marketing, market research, public relations, public health or health promotion?
An employee or volunteer in the medical field?
An employee of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or any of its divisions?
(DISMISS if any are Yes)
Do you work for the American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute or a similar organization that focuses on cancer, or does your work involve people with cancer or their families?
Yes (DISMISS)
No
Have you participated in a market research study, such as a focus group or an in-person interview
Within the last 6 months? (DISMISS)
Over 6 months?
Never?
We are looking for individuals who are interested in seeking information about cancer. Which of the following cancer topics are of interest to you? Tell us all that are appropriate.
Treatment, including Clinical Trials
Detection/Diagnosis
Prevention
Statistics and Risk
Survivorship/Post Treatment
(If clarification is needed for what cancer survivorship is, define as “the health and life of a person beyond cancer diagnosis and treatment.”)
DISMISS if they do not select the Survivorship option
Have you ever gone to the National Cancer Institute’s website, cancer.gov, for survivorship information?
Yes
No
Don’t Know
The National Cancer Institute has a specific web site and office that focuses on cancer survivorship – the Office of Cancer Survivorship. How familiar are you with it? (Recruit a mix, preferably two “Not at all familiar” and either two “Somewhat familiar” or one “Somewhat familiar” and one “Very familiar.”)
Not at all familiar
Somewhat familiar
Very familiar
Not sure
How many hours per week do you use the Internet for business or personal use, excluding checking your e-mail?
Less than 2 hours a week (DISMISS)
Between 2-5 hours a week
Between 6-15 hours a week
Over 15 hours a week
How would you rate your Internet experience? Where 5 is Advanced, 3 is Intermediate, and 1 is Novice.
_______________________________
(DISMISS
anyone who rates themselves less than 2, and try for more 3 and
above)
Which of the following activities have you done on the Internet? (Check all that apply)
Made a purchase online
Paid bills online
Are active on a social networking account
Downloaded music or videos
Looked for information about a hobby or interest
Looked at information from a local, state or government web site
Looked for current news, sports, or weather
DISMISS if respondent has not done at least two of the activities above.
We would like to collect some demographic information for our records. Is your age group
20 or less? (DISMISS)
Between 21 and 75?
76 or older? (DISMISS)
Please describe the highest level of education you completed.
Less than high school (DISMISS)
High school degree (DISMISS)
Completed a technical or vocational school
Some College
College degree
Some graduate school
Completed graduate school
Graduate degree (MD, PhD.)
[Do not ask but] Record gender:
Male
Female
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. We will speak with the National Cancer Institute to see if you meet the eligibility requirements and can be invited to participate in a web site usability assessment. For the test, you will be working one on one with a computer and you will work with the website of interest to our client. This will take about 1 hour. The sessions will be held on [day], [date] at [time] at the lab at Rockville, MD. We will email you a confirmation & directions, and we will call you the day before to confirm your attendance. For your participation, you will receive $40 as a token of appreciation for your time and travel.
Respondent's name ______________________________________
Respondent's availability ______________________________________
Respondent’s email address _______________________________
Telephone number _______________________________________