In order to provide transparency and fairness to Participants, Useberry operates on a system where Participants are informed about the estimated completion time of a study and the corresponding reward before deciding whether to participate. This allows Participants to make an informed decision based on the expected time commitment and the associated compensation.

It is crucial to estimate the study's completion time accurately and in good faith to ensure Participants are appropriately compensated. If the completion time is underestimated, Participants may receive a lower reward than expected based on their time investment. On the other hand, overestimating the completion time may result in Participants spending more time than necessary to complete the study, potentially affecting their overall experience.

To ensure accurate estimation of completion time, there are a couple of approaches you can take. Firstly, you can test the study on a small group of friends or colleagues to gauge the average completion time and identify any potential issues or bottlenecks. This pilot testing helps you fine-tune the study parameters and estimate a more accurate completion time before recruiting a larger sample.

Another option is to run a small pilot study within Useberry's Participant Pool. This allows you to assess the completion time and gather feedback from a subset of participants before recruiting the full sample. It provides an opportunity to identify any challenges, refine the study design, and adjust the estimated completion time accordingly.

By conducting these tests and pilot studies, you can ensure that the estimated completion time aligns with the actual experience of Participants. This helps maintain fairness, transparency, and Participant satisfaction while avoiding any potential discrepancies between the estimated completion time and the compensation provided.