The feedback survey contained 14 statements that described the research experience (e.g. I thought participating in this research was worthwhile).
The feedback survey contained 48 statements that described the research experience (e.g. I thought the use of email and internet was a good medium for data collection).
Those who clicked the hyperlink were first directed to an informed consent statement that explained the pertinent research procedures and specific active measures being taken to protect participants' privacy.
*Update, 31 October, 4 29 p.m.: In response to this study, BP has issued a statement noting that the research was funded by The Murray Firm and Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor LLC, two law firms representing clients with environmental impact claims against BP.
Consent forms must contain a statement that the activity involves research and an explanation of the purpose of the research, including the reasons that health information is being collected.
Dr. Gary W. Goldstein, president and chief executive of the Kennedy Krieger Institute, said in a statement on Thursday that the "research was conducted in the best interest of all of the children enrolled".
A spokeswoman for the security agency said in a faxed statement that the Novel Intelligence research had begun in 2001 and that the only data that would be used was open source and that data about analysts would be collected with their consent within strict guidelines.
Doreen Ida, president of Nestle USA Confections & Snacks, said in a statement that the company conducted research on such brands as Butterfinger and found that U.S. consumers prefer candy brands to be free from artificial flavors and colors.
It was especially heartening to hear President Obama specifically mention HIV/AIDS in his speech, and to see that the White House statement about the research grants lists HIV/AIDS research as an area that will receive some of the funds.
