TESTING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Hello, my name is Sofia Vega, I am currently in 8th grade, and I have been researching the

incredible phenomenon that resides within you. In this specific experiment, I am studying the

correspondence of colors to symbols in color graphemic synesthetes. I will be testing the projector

form rather than the associator form.

Before beginning the test, PLEASE complete and sign the attached Consent Form. Rest

assured, your identity will NOT be revealed at any point in this experiment. I am simply gathering

the raw data to present with my project.

The test to be conducted is very simple. The test is timed and is comprised of ten (10)

randomly selected letters of the alphabet (both upper case and lower case). The idea is for you to

view each letter in the table and enter the specific color you perceive. Please be as honest and

specific as possible. For example:

C Raspberry pink

Timing begins when you start viewing the letters and ends upon completion of the test.

Finally, please let me know if you know of any other individuals willing to participate in

my experiment. The more, the merrier! Thank you for your willingness to participate in my science

experiment.

Please sign here to verify that you If you are a minor, please have your
have read and agreed to the testing parent/guardian sign as well:
rules:

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 Human Informed Consent Form
Instructions to the Student Researcher(s): An informed consent/assent/permission form should be developed in
consultation with the Adult Sponsor, Designated Supervisor or Qualified Scientist.
This form is used to provide information to the research participant (or parent/guardian) and to document written informed
consent, minor assent, and/or parental permission.
• When written documentation is required, the researcher keeps the original, signed form.
• Students may use this sample form or may copy ALL elements of it into a new document.

If the form is serving to document parental permission, a copy of any survey or questionnaire must be attached.

Student Researcher(s): Sofia Vega

Title of Project: Letters to Colors: Grapheme-Color Synesthesia

I am asking for your voluntary participation in my science fair project. Please read the following information about the project.
If you would like to participate, please sign in the appropriate area below.

Purpose of the project: To find out the level of correspondence within those that have grapheme-color
synesthesia, compared to others.

If you participate, you will be asked to:

Fill out a test, providing the researcher with age, city and state; giving the researcher the colors percieved by the subject, after reviewing each letter
given.
Time required for participation:
No more than 2 hours.
Potential Risks of Study:
The results may not be accurate as they could differ due to age differences or specific experiences; the risk of the person not being a reliable subject; risk of finding
subjects for the phenomenon is not very common.

Benefits:
People will have a better understanding of the "condition" and why it is the people percieve the colors they do.
How confidentiality will be maintained:
Location will not be revealed and will only stay in between the test subject and the researcher.
If you have any questions about this study, feel free to contact:

Christine Austin
Adult Sponsor/QS/DS: ____________________________________ caustinv@gmail.com
Phone/email: ____________________

Voluntary Participation:
Participation in this study is completely voluntary. If you decide not to participate there will not be negative consequences.
Please be aware that if you decide to participate, you may stop participating at any time and you may decide not to answer any
specific question.

By signing this form I am attesting that I have read and understand the information above and I freely give my consent/assent
to participate or permission for my child to participate.

Adult Informed Consent or Minor Assent Date Reviewed & Signed:

(mm/dd/yy)

Research Participant Printed Name: Signature:

Parental/Guardian Permission (if applicable) Date Reviewed & Signed:

(mm/dd/yy)

Parent/Guardian Printed Name: Signature:

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 PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Name: (First name only or pseudo name)

Age:
Location:
Time Started:
Time Ended:

Brief Background on your Synesthesia (First realization, etc.):

Formally Diagnosed? Yes  No 

Genetic? 
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LOWER CASE LETTERS

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Questions/Comments/Concerns:

Thank you!
Please return the completed test to caustinv@gmail.com