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Psychology Participant Pool


Macalester College Online Participation Pool

    Participant Sign-Up Instructions:

  1. Create a participant pool login account at http://macalester.sona-systems.com/ by clicking on the link. After creating an account, a temporary password will be emailed to you. Your User ID will be the same as your email login.
  2. When you login to sona-systems for the first time, click on My Profile and change your password and preferences. Your identity code is also located on this page, and will be used as your identification to researchers that you participated in their research. Be sure to write it down and bring it with you to any studies you participate in. 
  3. Once researchers begin posting their studies to sona-systems, click Study Sign Up to either participate in an online survey or sign up for a time slot. 
  4. You can check your scheduled studies and participation by clicking on My Schedule & Credits
  5. You will receive an email receipt of the credits earned or entered into a lottery for your participation. If there are any discrepancies or questions, please email the instructor or lead researcher. 
  6. If you do not show up to a study you are scheduled to participate in, you will be docked an equal amount of credit the study was worth or withdrawn from the lottery. 
  7. When taking online surveys, answer honestly and thoughtfully! Student research depends on your honest answers! 


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