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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
| language count        = 84
| website                = [https://survey.socsci.ru.nl/admin survey.socsci.ru.nl]
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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. ''[http://survey.socsci.ru.nl/687521 survey.socsci.ru.nl/687521]'') 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.


== Alternatives ==
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.
There are many alternatives for LimeSurvey
=== Official ===
;[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. Ask [http://www.ru.nl/socialewetenschappen/rtog/informatie_voor/personen/p_van_groenestijn/> Pieter van Groenestijn] for help.


=== Other ===
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.
There is a whole host of cloud based systems. All but Limesurvey are secret source. They may require payment, sometimes just for advanced features.
;[http://www.qualtrics.com/ Qualtrics]: Advanced
;[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]:


== Data Storage ==
=Usage=
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.
== 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.


== Video ==
== Editor version==
LimeSurvey supports the use of video in surveys. The manual only describes the use of Flash video. Flash is not supported  by all browsers. It is better to use .mp4 video as described below.
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".


First upload the video. Do this the same way that you upload images. You will not see a preview. There is no need to change anything about the settings.
*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.


[[File:Video0.png||Upload .mp4 video as if it is an image]]
⚠️Theme options are currently not working correctly in the New Editor. Please DO NOT make changes to the settings here.
[[File:Video1.png||]]


Click the ''source'' button and change the img tag into a video tag. The 640x480 video ''monitor.mp4'' would show up as:<br/>
== Creating Surveys ==
<img alt="" src="/upload/surveys/397931/images/monitor.mp4" /><br/>
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.
''and must be changed into:''<br/>
<video width="640" height="480"><source src="/upload/surveys/397931/images/monitor.mp4" type="video/mp4" /></video>


[[File:Video2.png||]]
== Publishing ==
[[File:Video3.png||]]
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.


Do the demonstration survey to see the result.
== Collaboration ==
To work with multiple people on the same survey, follow the instructions on our [[Help:LimeSurvey/Collaboration|Collaboration]] page.


== Disappearing questions ==  
== Theme ==
A similar trick as we used with the h.264 video is also possible to let text disappear after a while. Type some text, click the ''source'' button. Let's assume it looks like this:
A Radboud-branded theme called ''Radboud Twentythree'' (previously ''radboud'') is applied to all new surveys by default.  


Following text disappears after five seconds:&lt;br/>
If you want to use a different theme, ask the administrator to activate additional themes for you and go to:<br/>
Roses are red, violets are blue, I am gone, and so...
Settings -> General -> Theme -> (Select your theme) -> Save


now change it into the following:
Additional theme options may be available under Settings -> Theme Options.


Following text disappears after five seconds:&lt;br/>
⚠️Theme options are currently not working correctly in the New Editor. Please DO NOT make changes to the settings here.
&lt;div id="question17">
  Roses are red, violets are blue, I am gone, and so...
&lt;/div>
<script type="text/javascript">
  setTimeout("document.getElementById('question17').style.visibility='hidden'", 3000);
</script>


Make sure the id (''question17'') is unique on the question page. It must appear precisely twice (as shown above). The 3000 is the time before the text disappears in ms. Try it in [https://survey.socsci.ru.nl/index.php/615263?lang=en demo time].
== 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]. 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].


== FAQ ==
Similar integrations are possible with Prolific, Mechanical Turk and other panel systems.
;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.
 
;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.
= Previous Version =
;Does TSG support the data analysis of LimeSurvey?: Data analysis is your own responsibility.  
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/>
;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.
Active surveys will continue to work as-is.
;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.
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 [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.
 
= 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.
 
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==External Links==
* [https://survey.socsci.ru.nl/admin survey.socsci.ru.nl] (v7)
* [https://questions.socsci.ru.nl/admin questions.socsci.ru.nl] (v6)
* {{Official website|http://limesurvey.org}}
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