Form 25-0003 Screener

Form Approved OMB Control No.: 0920-1154

Expiration date: 3/31/2026

Screening/Eligibility Form for Focus Groups

(form to be read and conducted by recruiter)

1. Are you comfortable speaking and reading in English?

   1. Yes [ELIGIBLE; CONTINUE]

   2. No [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

   3. Don’t Know [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

2. Do you collect shellfish (such as oysters, mussels, clams, scallops, or cockles)?

   1. Yes [ELIGIBLE; CONTINUE]

   2. No [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

3. Why do you collect shellfish?

   1. For recreation (as a hobby, for fun), subsistence (for food), or cultural reasons [ELIGIBLE; CONTINUE]

   2. For your job [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

4. Do you eat the shellfish you collect or share it with others to eat?

   1. Yes [ELIGIBLE; CONTINUE]

   2. No [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

5. Do you currently live in one of the following areas of the U.S.: West Coast, Alaskan Coast, Gulf Coast, or East Coast?

1. Yes [ELIGIBLE; CONTINUE]

2. No [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

6. What is your age? [Record age.]

   1. Age 18+ years [ELIGIBLE; CONTINUE]

   2. Age <18 years [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

   3. Refused [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

7. Have you participated in any focus group, interview, telephone survey, or online survey in which you were asked your opinions about a product, a service, or advertising within the past six months?

   1. No [ELIGIBLE; CONTINUE]

   2. Yes [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

8. Have you participated in any research studies about shellfish safety in the past 4 years?

   1. No [ELIGIBLE; CONTINUE]

   2. Yes [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

9. Have you worked in any of the following areas within the past 2 years?

• market research

• graphic design or website design

• advertising or public relations

• media (TV/radio/newspapers/magazines/social media)

• healthcare (e.g., doctor, nurse, pharmacist, dietician, etc.)

• federal government

1. No [ELIGIBLE; CONTINUE]

2. Yes [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

10. Does your job involve knowing about harmful algal blooms (HABs)?

    1. Yes [INELIGIBLE; STOP]

    2. No [ELIGIBLE; CONTINUE ]

    3. Don’t Know [ELIGIBLE; CONTINUE]

The discussion we would like you to participate in will take place on the computer.  The next few questions will involve technology – please answer these questions considering the computer you will be using to join the focus group. 

11. Do you currently have access to high-speed (at least 1.5Mbps) internet – again considering the location and computer you will be joining the discussion from?

[    ] Yes

[    ] No TERMINATE

12. What type of device will you be using?

[ ] Laptop

[ ] Desktop

[ ] Tablet

[ ] I do not have access to a laptop, desktop, or tablet -TERMINATE

13. Do you currently have a working webcam on your device (whether built in or plug in)?

[ ] Yes – Built In

[ ] Yes – External

[  ] No- TERMINATE

14. Do you have access to an active email account?

[    ] Yes – RECORD CAREFULLY ________________________________________

[    ] No TERMINATE

This account is where we will send your confirmation email with important instructions on how to join the session.

15. What internet browser do you use (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)?   ________________________________________

ELIGIBILITY CHECK:

□ Yes □ No

Date: Initials:

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