Project Title: The Impact of Sleep Duration on Short-Term Memory in Teens
Student Researcher: Alex Smith | Institution: Quinte Secondary School
Inquiries: asmith2026@qrstf.student.ca
You are invited to participate in a science fair research project examining how nightly sleep duration affects short-term memory performance. If you agree, you will complete a 5-minute digital card-matching memory test and report your average sleep hours over the past week.
There are no physical or psychological risks beyond normal daily computer use. Benefits include gaining first-hand experience in cognitive science research and supporting regional STEM advancement.
All responses are completely anonymous. Data files are encrypted and stored locally on secure password-protected drives. No personal names or identifiers will be included in reports, display boards, or published findings in accordance with Youth Science Canada ethics guidelines.
Participation in this project is entirely voluntary. You may refuse to answer any question or withdraw from the study at any time prior to data aggregation without any penalty or consequence.
By signing below, you indicate that you understand the study procedure, data privacy safeguards, and voluntarily agree to participate.
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