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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our research mission.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Research Title: QUARTZ (Qualitative Understanding via Accessible Representation and VisualiZation)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Being conducted by: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Purpose of the Study<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The purpose of this study is to evaluate QUARTZ (Qualitative Understanding via Accessible Representation and VisualiZation), a system designed to enable blind and low-vision (BLV) researchers to independently create qualitative data visualizations. Findings from this study will help us understand how well the system supports BLV users in creating concept maps, network graphs, Sankey diagrams, and coding stripes, and will inform improvements to the tool's accessibility and usability.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Participation involves completing a pre-survey and a remote usability study session via Zoom lasting approximately 120 minutes. During the session, you will:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Complete a brief pre-survey about your experience with qualitative research and data visualization<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Receive a brief introduction to the QUARTZ system<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Complete hands-on tasks creating four types of qualitative visualizations (concept maps, network graphs, Sankey diagrams, and coding stripes) while thinking aloud<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Complete a post-study usability survey and brief closing discussion<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Proposed Participant Compensation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Yes, Participants will receive a $50 Amazon e-gift card upon completion of the study session.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please complete the screening form at the following link to sign up: <a href="https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KgWC2cQrY01tRk">https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KgWC2cQrY01tRk</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact the following individual with any questions <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Omar Khan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>224-423-8717<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:mkhan259@illinois.edu">mkhan259@illinois.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>