Re: reading level

Posted by Dr. Bob on November 7, 2001, at 13:22:36

In reply to Re: New informed consent procedure, posted by susan C on November 4, 2001, at 12:03:13

> I agree it could be simpler in format, but it could also be simpler in language.
>
> The average reading level in the USA is about 5th grade...
That's a good point. The IRB requires that it be "in a language understandable to someone who reads at a 7th grade level". Word gives the "Information about Study" section before the quiz a Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score of 7.1 and the quiz itself a 7.4 (to make them complete sentences, I used a single random answer for each question).
The "Agreement to Consent" section after the quiz, however, is directly from the IRB, so I don't have any control over it...
Bob

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