In the last 3 months, about how many online research studies have you completed?
What is the longest single session you would be comfortable completing without a break?
- 10 minutes
- 20 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 45 minutes
- 60 minutes
- More than 60 minutes
For sessions over 30 minutes, which break approach do you prefer?
- Scheduled breaks at set times
- Take breaks as needed
- No break needed (up to 60 minutes)
If breaks are scheduled, how many breaks should there be per 60 minutes? (Enter a whole number.)
What is the minimum break length that feels useful to you?
- 2 minutes
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
- 15 minutes
- No break needed
For a typical online study, how acceptable are the following single-session durations?
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- I am paying attention
- I am not paying attention
What is a fair cash payment for 10 minutes of study time (in your local currency)? Numbers only, please.
Which compensation structure do you prefer, all else equal?
- Flat pay only
- Flat pay plus small performance bonus
- Lower flat pay with lottery/raffle bonuses
- No preference
Allocate 100 points across incentive types to show your ideal mix. (Must total 100.)
Are you currently eligible to earn course credit for participating in research?
- Yes
- No
- Not sure / Not applicable
If eligible, how important is course credit compared with cash for you?
Rank incentive types from most to least preferred.
What minimum payment would you require to complete a very short screener (<5 minutes)? Numbers only, please.
What is your age group?
- 18–20
- 21–24
- 25–34
- 35–44
- 45 or older
- Prefer not to say
How do you describe your gender?
- Woman
- Man
- Non-binary
- Prefer to self-describe
- Prefer not to say
What is your current student status?
- Full-time student
- Part-time student
- Not currently a student
If you are a student, what is your year/level?
Where are you primarily located?
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
- Latin America
- Africa
- Oceania
- Prefer not to say
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Some college/undergraduate in progress
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Doctoral degree
- Other
- Prefer not to say
Anything else about breaks or incentives that would improve your experience?
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Welcome! This short survey asks about study pacing, breaks, and incentives. There are no right or wrong answers—please respond honestly.
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on study pacing and incentives
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