Request for participation,

This post is a request for your assistance as part of a dissertation research study entitled Diffusion in social networks: A model of member diffusion behavior, IRB # Y08LZ12191. The dissertation is being conducted under the auspices of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

This survey is about how you participate in discussions. This research seeks information to understand how discussion participation leads to the dissemination of information and ideas in online social networks.

In seeking your assistance you are being given the option to complete a survey that takes about 3 min.

All data collected will remain strictly confidential.
Your name or User ID will not be included in any subsequent publications.

By clicking on the following Link you are consenting to participate in this study and signifying that you are at least 18 years of age.

Diffusion Survey

For more information you may contact,

Bob Nolker Rnolker1@umbc.edu
or
Dr. Lina Zhou zhoul@umbc.edu

for more information.

Thank you for your assistance with this study.