Were You Contacted to Participate in One of Our Studies?
If you were contacted via mail, email/online or by telephone, below we have a list of Frequently Asked Questions for your review.
For more information on the study you were contacted about, please visit our current projects page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How did you get my information?Open Accordion
The way your information was obtained varies based on which project was conducted. For most projects, we obtain your information via publicly available sources. Otherwise, your information is provided by our client.
What will you do with my information?Open Accordion
Your information will be used for research purposes only. No personal information will be shared and all survey responses are kept confidential to the extent permitted by law.
How can I verify the study I was contacted for is legitimate?Open Accordion
You may contact our Director, Laura Gil-Trejo, at (657) 278-7691 or lgil-trejo@fullerton.edu with any questions, comments or concerns about the project.
Who do I contact for any questions about my rights as a research participant?Open Accordion
You may contact Grace Amaya, Cal State University Fullerton's Regulatory Compliance Coordinator, at (657) 278-7719.
Do you have a number I can call back? Open Accordion
You can contact us at (657) 278-9397 and leave a message. Please include your name, the number we contacted you at, the project you were contacted for and the time you would like to be called back. We will do our best to respond promptly.
Do I need to be 18 years of age or older to participate?Open Accordion
In general, research participants need to be 18 years of age or older. Parental consent is required for cases where the participant is under 18 years of age.
If an organization wants me to participate in a study, why is the SSRC contacting me?Open Accordion
Our center conducts the research for each client. Thus, we contact you on behalf of the organization that contracted us.
