[comp.misc] Protocol question

kevinc@cs.athabascau.ca (Kevin Crocker) (03/07/91)

Hi everyone.  I have a question that I'd like some guidance on from you
the users of the net and readers of comp.misc.

I am doing some research on risk assessment in Finance Theory.  I have
some data that indicates that computer users assess risk differently
than the general public.  This is based on a very limited inspection of
information so it may be way off.  However, the question I want some
feedback about is:

Is it within the general guidelines of net protocol for me to request
volunteers to complete my survey?  The survey is not strictly about
computing but computer users are an interesting target research group.

If you think that this is a permitted activity then send me a response
with AGREE in the subject.  If you think that this is NOT a permitted
use of the net the send me a message with DISAGREE in the subject.  As
always, I'll tally the responses and summarize.

Thanks for listening.

Kevin

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kevinc@cs.athabascau.ca (Kevin Crocker) (03/21/91)

Hi everyone,

A few weeks ago I posted a short note requesting people to let me know
if they had opinions about my using the network (especially this group)
to conduct some research I am doing.  I wanted to ask for volunteers
from the net.

I have received only six replies.  All said that they agreed that this
was not a violation of NET PROTOCOL.

This is a very small sample but as its all I have I will be taking the
opportunity to make a request for volunteers in the near future -- as
sooon as I can get our CS people to permit the bandwidth that may
result.

Thanks for all your time.

Kevin
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