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'''the system mentioned on this page is currently in beta testing phase'''
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| text = '''Migration notice:''' We will soon migrate from LimeSurvey 6 to LimeSurvey 7. Once LimeSurvey 7 is up and running, we will provide more information about the migration.
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[http://limesurvey.org LimeSurvey] is a popular open source system for making and publishing surveys. All students and staff of the Faculty of Social Sciences can use it.
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| caption                = A survey on Limesurvey with the Radboud theme
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| platform              = Web
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Log on to [https://survey.socsci.ru.nl/index.php/admin survey.socsci.ru.nl/admin] with your university number and password to make a survey. Invitations to surveys can be send with a direct link to the survey (e.g. ''[https://survey.socsci.ru.nl/index.php/148355 https://survey.socsci.ru.nl/index.php/148355?lang=en]'') or by referring to the main survey page ''[http://survey.socsci.ru.nl survey.socsci.ru.nl]''. Note that in the latter case the participant has to find the survey in a list. By default surveys are not listed on the main page. Change this in the ''survey settings'' if you wish. The preferred way is using direct links.


== Commercial additions ==
LimeSurvey is an open-source platform for making and publishing surveys. The Faculty of Social Sciences has its own Limesurvey server which all of its students and staff can use. Log on to [https://survey.socsci.ru.nl/admin survey.socsci.ru.nl/admin] with your university number/email address and password to create a survey.
* [http://www.limesurvey-templates.com Templates and other add-ons]
 
There is no limit to the number of surveys that you can make, or the number of participants in a survey. There is also no limit to the media content of the survey (e.g. you can include a feature-length movie). Scripting inside the surveys is allowed (with Javascript), enabling you to change the survey behaviour and include complicated stimuli in the survey.
 
=Usage=
== Login ==
Logging into our LimeSurvey server is done through SURFconext / Single Sign-On (SSO). The first time you log in, you will be asked to authenticate using your Radboud University credentials. After that, you can use your Radboud credentials to log in to LimeSurvey whenever needed.
 
== Editor version==
Limesurvey v7 offers two editor versions: ''New'' and ''Classic''. You can switch between them by clicking on your name/u-number on the home page and selecting "Editor Version".
 
*The ''Classic'' version offers a bit more control over the question and answer logic, and will be familiar to those who have used Limesurvey before.
*The ''New'' version has a more WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) style interface, which makes creating and reordering questions a lot easier.
 
⚠️Theme options are currently not working correctly in the New Editor. Please DO NOT make changes to the settings here.
 
== Creating Surveys ==
There is a [https://www.socsci.ru.nl/wilberth/limesurvey/01intro.html Limesurvey beginner tutorial] for use of Limesurvey on the Radboud University Faculty of Social Sciences.
 
== Publishing ==
Invitations to surveys can be send with a direct link to the survey (e.g. ''[[#Publishing | https://survey.socsci.ru.nl/index.php/123456?lang=en]]'') or by referring to the main survey page ''[http://survey.socsci.ru.nl questions.socsci.ru.nl]''. Note that in the latter case the participant has to find the survey in a list. By default surveys are not listed on the main page. Change this in the ''survey settings'' if you wish. The preferred way is using direct links.
 
== Collaboration ==
To work with multiple people on the same survey, follow the instructions on our [[Help:LimeSurvey/Collaboration|Collaboration]] page.
 
== Theme ==
A Radboud-branded theme called ''Radboud Twentythree'' (previously ''radboud'') is applied to all new surveys by default.  
 
If you want to use a different theme, ask the administrator to activate additional themes for you and go to:<br/>
Settings -> General -> Theme -> (Select your theme) -> Save
 
Additional theme options may be available under Settings -> Theme Options.
 
⚠️Theme options are currently not working correctly in the New Editor. Please DO NOT make changes to the settings here.


== Sona integration ==
== Sona integration ==
If you want to use Sona to invite people to take your survey, please follow the [http://www.sona-systems.com/help/limesurvey.aspx manual provided bij Sona].
If you want to use Sona to invite people to take your survey, please follow the [http://www.sona-systems.com/help/limesurvey.aspx manual provided bij Sona]. Furthermore, if this participant ID should be stored in LimeSurvey such that it is possible to link a response to a participant ID, then you would also have to follow the instructions in the [https://manual.limesurvey.org/Panel_integration manual provided by LimeSurvery]. Please make sure to test whether it works with a [https://tsgdoc.socsci.ru.nl/index.php/Online_experiment_systems#Pilot_Run pilot run].
 
Similar integrations are possible with Prolific, Mechanical Turk and other panel systems.


== Alternatives ==
= Previous Version =
There are many alternatives for LimeSurvey.
If you have made a survey on the old Limesurvey server, you can still access it and your collected data on [https://questions.socsci.ru.nl/admin questions.socsci.ru.nl]. <br/>
=== Official ===
Active surveys will continue to work as-is.
;[http://www.ru.nl/socialewetenschappen/rtog/@740193/pagina/ Perseus]: Is the faculty official survey system. Unlike with LimeSurvey, if you use Perseus you can get help building your surveys. Book the [http://www.socsci.ru.nl/surveys/agenda/agenda15wall.htm room] or ask [http://www.ru.nl/socialewetenschappen/rtog/informatie_voor/personen/p_van_groenestijn/ Pieter van Groenestijn] for help.


On 2015-01-06 Behavioural Science Institute (BSI) director Toon Cillessen expressed the intension to migrate from Perseus to Limesurvey.
If you wish to run a previous survey again, please migrate your survey to the current server.  


=== Other ===
= Support =
There are many cloud based systems. All but Limesurvey are secret source. They may require payment, sometimes just for advanced features.
If you are a faculty member at the Faculty of Social Sciences and need help using LimeSurvey, please contact [mailto:limesurvey.fsw@ru.nl limesurvey.fsw@ru.nl]. Users themselves are responsible for the creation and design of their surveys, as well as the data analysis. For technical support, contact our [[LimeSurvey/Administrators|administrator(s)]]. TSG can also offer assistance adding functionality if existing functionality is insufficient for your needs.
;[http://www.qualtrics.com/ Qualtrics]: Capable of advanced surveys, similar to Limesurvey. Starting Januari 2015 the BSI bought a one year license for the unlimited version.
;[https://www.google.com/forms Google forms]
;[http://www.thesistools.com/ Thesistools]: Dutch also
;[http://www.lime-support.com/ Lime Support]: EU based
;[http://www.limesurvey-consulting.com/ Limesurvey Consulting]: EU based
;[https://www.limeservice.com/en/ Limeservice]: There are two sides to every question.


== Data Storage ==
= Data Storage =
Surveys and collected data are stored on campus. The server is not to be used for long term data storage. Surveys and data will be removed after a year without prior warning.
Surveys and collected data are stored on campus. The server is not to be used for long term data storage. Please us the survey expiration data to indicate when you stop collecting data. Surveys and data may be removed after a year without prior warning.


== Demonstrations ==
<!-- == References ==
From [https://survey.socsci.ru.nl survey.socsci.ru.nl] you can access several demontration surveys. The pages below show some key elements in how they were made.
<references />
;[[Demo video]]
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;[[Demo time]]
;[[Demo random]]


== FAQ ==
==External Links==  
;Does TSG support the making of surveys?: No. Survey design is considered a core competence of social scientists, not in the domain of technical support. Ask Social Sciences scientific staff to assist in the making of surveys.
* [https://survey.socsci.ru.nl/admin survey.socsci.ru.nl] (v7)
;Does TSG support the use of LimeSurvey?: No. Limesurvey does come with a [http://manual.limesurvey.org/ manual] and [http://www.limesurvey.org/en/community-services community] support. It may be covered in some courses as well.
* [https://questions.socsci.ru.nl/admin questions.socsci.ru.nl] (v6)
;Does TSG support the data analysis of LimeSurvey?: Data analysis is your own responsibility.
* {{Official website|http://limesurvey.org}}
;Does TSG store data collected with LimeSurvey?: Data must be collected from the LimeSurvey server as quickly as possible. Survey and data will be removed automatically one year after survey creation.
;I understand the answers above, but still want to ask a question. Where do I go?: [https://organisatiegids.ru.nl/tabProfiel.aspx?isEngels=true&RBSID=636916 Chi Lieu] is system administrator. [https://organisatiegids.ru.nl/tabProfiel.aspx?isEngels=true&RBSID=102747 Eric Lieffers] is server administrator.
;What version is installed?: The version installed is 2.05+build141113 with patch #225 for automatic user creation. LimeSurvey may be upgraded without notification.

Latest revision as of 15:22, 14 September 2026

LimeSurvey
Limesurvey
A survey on Limesurvey with the Radboud theme
Installed version7.0.10+260813
PlatformWeb
Available in84 languages
Websitesurvey.socsci.ru.nl
Manuals


LimeSurvey is an open-source platform for making and publishing surveys. The Faculty of Social Sciences has its own Limesurvey server which all of its students and staff can use. Log on to survey.socsci.ru.nl/admin with your university number/email address and password to create a survey.

There is no limit to the number of surveys that you can make, or the number of participants in a survey. There is also no limit to the media content of the survey (e.g. you can include a feature-length movie). Scripting inside the surveys is allowed (with Javascript), enabling you to change the survey behaviour and include complicated stimuli in the survey.

Usage

Login

Logging into our LimeSurvey server is done through SURFconext / Single Sign-On (SSO). The first time you log in, you will be asked to authenticate using your Radboud University credentials. After that, you can use your Radboud credentials to log in to LimeSurvey whenever needed.

Editor version

Limesurvey v7 offers two editor versions: New and Classic. You can switch between them by clicking on your name/u-number on the home page and selecting "Editor Version".

  • The Classic version offers a bit more control over the question and answer logic, and will be familiar to those who have used Limesurvey before.
  • The New version has a more WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) style interface, which makes creating and reordering questions a lot easier.

⚠️Theme options are currently not working correctly in the New Editor. Please DO NOT make changes to the settings here.

Creating Surveys

There is a Limesurvey beginner tutorial for use of Limesurvey on the Radboud University Faculty of Social Sciences.

Publishing

Invitations to surveys can be send with a direct link to the survey (e.g. https://survey.socsci.ru.nl/index.php/123456?lang=en) or by referring to the main survey page questions.socsci.ru.nl. Note that in the latter case the participant has to find the survey in a list. By default surveys are not listed on the main page. Change this in the survey settings if you wish. The preferred way is using direct links.

Collaboration

To work with multiple people on the same survey, follow the instructions on our Collaboration page.

Theme

A Radboud-branded theme called Radboud Twentythree (previously radboud) is applied to all new surveys by default.

If you want to use a different theme, ask the administrator to activate additional themes for you and go to:
Settings -> General -> Theme -> (Select your theme) -> Save

Additional theme options may be available under Settings -> Theme Options.

⚠️Theme options are currently not working correctly in the New Editor. Please DO NOT make changes to the settings here.

Sona integration

If you want to use Sona to invite people to take your survey, please follow the manual provided bij Sona. Furthermore, if this participant ID should be stored in LimeSurvey such that it is possible to link a response to a participant ID, then you would also have to follow the instructions in the manual provided by LimeSurvery. Please make sure to test whether it works with a pilot run.

Similar integrations are possible with Prolific, Mechanical Turk and other panel systems.

Previous Version

If you have made a survey on the old Limesurvey server, you can still access it and your collected data on questions.socsci.ru.nl.
Active surveys will continue to work as-is.

If you wish to run a previous survey again, please migrate your survey to the current server.

Support

If you are a faculty member at the Faculty of Social Sciences and need help using LimeSurvey, please contact limesurvey.fsw@ru.nl. Users themselves are responsible for the creation and design of their surveys, as well as the data analysis. For technical support, contact our administrator(s). TSG can also offer assistance adding functionality if existing functionality is insufficient for your needs.

Data Storage

Surveys and collected data are stored on campus. The server is not to be used for long term data storage. Please us the survey expiration data to indicate when you stop collecting data. Surveys and data may be removed after a year without prior warning.


External Links