Approved
consistent with the understanding that as the study will use
convenience samples rather than probability samples-- the agency
does not intend to generate nationally representative results or
precise estimates of population parameters from the experimental
study. These limitations regarding the non-generalizability of the
study's outcomes will be communicated in all forthcoming
publications, reports, and presentations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
33,000
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0
1,899
0
0
0
0
0
This experimental study, comprised of
three sub-studies, will examine consumer reactions to tobacco
products claiming to reduce risk or the exposure to a harmful
substance to the user. The study is part of the agency’s on-going
efforts to better understand the impact of the marketing of
“modified risk tobacco products” (MRTP) on consumer perceptions,
understanding, and intended behaviors. This experimental study,
conducted online with an internet survey panel, will assess
consumers’ reactions to hypothetical MRTPs, including their
understanding of the product, their attitudes and beliefs about it,
and their interest in trying and using the product. The study will
include participants from a range of age groups (adolescent, young
adults, and adults) and a diversity of tobacco use histories
(current, former, never users; adolescents susceptible to use). The
study will examine the impact of potential claims about
conventional cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.
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