Various Demographic Area Pretesting Activities

Parental Consent Form

Usability Testing of

Statistics in Schools Web Site

Each year the Census Bureau conducts many different usability studies of its public Web sites. For example, the Census Bureau routinely tests the wording, layout and behavior of online sites in order to provide the best possible experience for visitors.

__________________ has my permission to take part in a study to improve the design of the Statistics in Schools website. In order to have a complete record of your child’s comments, his/her usability session will be recorded using Morae Usability Testing software. We plan to use the recordings to improve the design of the Web site. Staff directly involved in the research project will have access to the recordings. Your child’s participation is voluntary, and his/her comments will remain strictly confidential.

This study is being conducted under the authority of Title 13 USC. The OMB control number for this study is 0607-0725. This valid approval number legally certifies this information collection.

I have agreed to allow my child to participate in this Census Bureau Web site design study, and I give permission for his/her tapes to be used for the purposes stated above.

Parent's Signature Printed Name Date

Researcher's Signature Printed Name Date

Consent/Assent for minors