UK Data Archive Study Number 7523 - Northern Ireland General Election Survey, 2015

NORTHERN IRELAND GENERAL ELECTION SURVEY 2015

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THE 2015 NORTHERN IRELAND GENERAL ELECTION STUDY

INVESTIGATORS: Professor Jon Tonge (University of Liverpool) Professor Peter Shirlow (Queen’s University Belfast) Professor Jocelyn Evans (University of Leeds) Professor Bernadette Hayes (University of Aberdeen) Professor Paul Mitchell (LSE)

SURVEY ORGANISATION: Social Market Research (SMR) Belfast. Director: Donal McDade

Funder: Economic and Social Research Council

Northern Ireland 2015 General Election Survey

PARTICIPANT CONSENT FORM

Title of Research Project: THE 2015 NORTHERN IRELAND GENERAL ELECTION SURVEY

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1. I confirm that I have read and have understood the information sheet dated [DATE] for the above study. I have had the opportunity to consider the information, ask questions and have had these answered satisfactorily.

2. I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time without giving any reason, without my rights being affected. In addition, should I not wish to answer any particular question or questions, I am free to decline.

3. I understand that, under the Data Protection Act, I can at any time ask for access to the information I provide and I can also request the destruction of that information if I wish.

4. I understand that confidentiality and anonymity will be maintained and that I will not be identified in any publication

5. I agree to take part in the above study.

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Principal Investigator: Market Research Organisation: Professor Jon Tonge Donal McDade Department of Politics Social Market Research University of Liverpool 3 Wellington Park Roxby Building Belfast BT9 6DJ Liverpool L69 7ZT Tel: w 02890 923362 Tel: w: 0151-794-2899 (direct) [email protected] m: 0778 8190742 Email: [email protected]

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