Table 1.
Autoclitic Framing, Default, Opt-in/out Arrangement, and Choice Options
| Group | Description | Framing | Default and Opt-in/out Arrangement | Choice Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ☐ Enroll me in optional (not for credit/not for extra credit) course surveys and/or study activities | Positive | Unchecked box: Students need to check box to opt-in |
Students could: • Check the box and enroll OR • Keep the box unchecked and not enroll (lower response effort) |
| 2 | ☐ Do not enroll me in optional (not for credit/not for extra credit) course surveys and/or study activities | Negative | Unchecked box: Students need to check box to opt-out |
Students could: • Check the box and not enroll OR • Keep the box unchecked and enroll (lower response effort) |
| 3 | ☑ Enroll me in optional (not for credit/not for extra credit) course surveys and/or study activities | Positive | Checked box: Students need to check box to opt-in |
Students could: • Keep the box checked and enroll (lower response effort) OR • Uncheck the box and not enroll |
| 4 | ☑ Do not enroll me in optional (not for credit/not for extra credit) course surveys and/or study activities | Negative | Checked box: Students need to check box to opt-out |
Students could: • Keep the box checked and not enroll (lower response effort) OR • Uncheck the box and enroll |