Dear Respondents,

We trust this letter finds you well. We are third-year BS Statistics students from Rizal Technological University, Boni
campus. We are reaching out to you as a potential participant in our research study titled “The Power of Data Analytics:
Uncovering Bot Armies Manipulation Techniques in Online Social Networks." Our study aims to determine the online
presence of bot army and manipulation in online social networks.

Please note that your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may choose to withdraw at any point without any
consequences. By signing this form, you are agreeing to us to process your data under the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Your data
will be held until or before 2025. After the said year all data are deleted/disposed already.

Your participation in this study is vital, and your input will significantly contribute to the depth and quality of the research
findings. We genuinely appreciate your time and consideration in this matter. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

King David Concepcion Patricia Geronimo Dariel Militante

2021-100513@rtu.edu.ph 2021-110717@rtu.edu.ph 2021-110735@rtu.edu.ph
0931-944-4272 0999-675-3308 0967-240-0721

1. Can you tell us a brief background about yourself (name, current work, industry, years of experience)?

2. Have you ever personally encountered a bot account on social media? If so, what are the red flags that you notice?

3. How do bots interact with genuine users?

4. How does this interaction contribute to the spread of information?

5. What user education and awareness program can be developed to enhance resilience against bot armies

6. How do you feel about the potential impact of political bots on social media platforms? Do you think they pose a
significant threat; and

7. What role do you think social media platforms should play in addressing the issue of bot accounts?