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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this really anonymous?

Yes. The researchers do not collect any identifying information.

Where will you be this weekend?

We cannot answer this question with any certainty because we need to follow where the crowds are arriving. If they're going to the Valley we'll be in the Valley, and if they're going to the CBD we'll move to the CBD. Some weeks we will not even be in Brisbane, possibly at the coast instead. We want a good representation of young people going out in the South East corner of Queensland.

Can I see my results?

Sorry, but no. This is to ensure your confidentiality. Even though we have given you a card with a research ID number on it, we cannot be sure that this hasn't been found by someone else and it is they who are contacting us pretending to be you (remember that we have no identifying information on you and cannot check with you your name etc).

Why do I need to say what day and approximate time I was assessed in order to have my data withdrawn from this research?

We will be giving out business cards to those who took part in the research and on these we will have written your ID number for the research. As some people may discard these cards in town we want to make sure that someone else cannot simply phone us up and have your data destroyed. If they don't know approximately what time and date the assessment took place then chances are that they are not the real participant.

What if I wish to add some more information to the research?

Then we are grateful and would love to hear from you. All our details are provided on our contacts page but we suggest you email us.

Research Updates!

12/08/15 - Ekka races at Doomben data collection

08/03/15 - First data presentation

29/02/15 - Data collection officially ended

27/02/15 - Breathalyser validity testing

5/02/15 - Gold Coast data collection

12/12/14 - Mackay CBD data collection

08/12/14 - Xmas data collection

04/11/14 - Doomben races data collection

21/08/14 - Brisbane CBD Data collection

04/08/14 - Website edited and goes live

01/0814 - Ethics approval received

17/06/14 - Website goes into test mode.

15/06/14 - Study parameters are 'locked-in'.

16/04/14 - Research is funded by the National Drug Strategy Law Enforcement Funding Committee.

22/01/14 - Application for funding is submitted.