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| caption                = A Limesurvey survey with the Radboud template
 
| caption                = A Limesurvey survey with the Radboud template
 
| developer              =  
 
| developer              =  
| installed version      = 2.05+build141113 #225
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| installed version      = 6.17
 
| installed version date = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes}} -->
 
| installed version date = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes}} -->
 
| platform              = Web
 
| platform              = Web
 
| language count        = 84
 
| language count        = 84
| website                = [http://limesurvey.org limesurvey.org]
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| website                = https://questions.socsci.ru.nl/admin
 
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     | child              = yes
 
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    | header1            = Radboud Survey 2
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    | data1              = *[https://survey.socsci.ru.nl/index.php/admin/authentication/sa/login Admin Login]
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     | header2            = Radboud Survey 3
 
     | data2              = *[https://questions.socsci.ru.nl/admin Admin Login]
 
 
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         | [http://manual.limesurvey.org/ Manual]
 
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== General ==
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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. Log on to [https://questions.socsci.ru.nl/index.php/admin questions.socsci.ru.nl/admin] with your university number/email address and password to make a survey.
  
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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There is no limit on 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 (your can include a full feature movie). Scripting inside the surveys is allowed. You can alter LimeSurvey behavior and include complicated stimuli in the survey.
  
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.
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== Support ==
 
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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 [[LimeSurvey/Administrators|administrator(s)]]. TSG can also offer assistance adding functionality if existing functionality is insufficient for your needs.
There is no limit on the number of surveys that you can make or the number of participants in a survey.
 
  
 
== Tutorial ==
 
== Tutorial ==
 
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.
 
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.
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== Callaboration ==
 
To work with multiple people on the same survey, follow the instructions on our [[Help:LimeSurvey/Collaboration|Collaboration]] page.
 
To work with multiple people on the same survey, follow the instructions on our [[Help:LimeSurvey/Collaboration|Collaboration]] page.
 
== Demonstrations ==
 
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.
 
;[[Help:LimeSurvey/Demo audio|Demo audio]]
 
;[[Help:LimeSurvey/Demo video|Demo video]]
 
;[[Help:LimeSurvey/Demo time|Demo time]]
 
;[[Help:LimeSurvey/Demo random|Demo random]]
 
;[[Help:LimeSurvey/Demo Psychopy|Demo Psychopy]] Finish your Psychopy experiment with a survey
 
  
 
== Template ==
 
== Template ==
The TSG has helped to create a Radboud-branded template for Limesurvey. When creating a new survey, it should be applied by default. If not, go to:<br/>
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[http://questions.socsci.ru.nl questions.socsci.ru.nl] uses an unobtrusive Radboud-branded template called ''radboud''. It is be applied by default. If you want to use a different template, ask the administrator to activate additional templates for you and go to:<br/>
 
Survey properties -> General settings -> Presentation & navigation -> Template -> Radboud -> Save <br/>
 
Survey properties -> General settings -> Presentation & navigation -> Template -> Radboud -> Save <br/>
[[File:Limesurvey_theme.png|thumb|none|480px|Select Radboud Template]]
 
  
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== Publishing ==
'''Note:''' The Radboud template does not yet feature a fully responsive design and may therefore not be suitable for use on mobile devices or small screens.
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Invitations to surveys can be send with a direct link to the survey (e.g. ''[https://questions.socsci.ru.nl/index.php/123456 https://questions.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.  
  
 
== 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].
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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].
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Similar integrations are possible with Prolific, Mechanical Turk and other panel systems.
  
 
== 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 may be removed after a year without prior warning.
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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.
  
== Support ==
 
The TSG provides limited technical support for Limesurvey. Users themselves are responsible for the creation and design of their surveys, as well as the data analysis. For Help on designing your survey you can contact [mailto:p.vangroenestijn@maw.ru.nl Pieter van Groenestijn (RTOG)]. For questions about the use of Limesurvey, please consult the [http://manual.limesurvey.org/ manual] or the [https://www.limesurvey.org/community community support].
 
For technical support, contact our [[Administrator]] or [mailto:e.lieffers@ru.nl Eric Lieffers] (ISC server admin).
 
  
 
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==External Links== <!-- Optional -->
 
==External Links== <!-- Optional -->
 
*{{Official website|http://limesurvey.org}}
 
*{{Official website|http://limesurvey.org}}
* [http://survey.socsci.ru.nl Radboud Survey]
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* [http://questions.socsci.ru.nl Radboud Survey]
* [http://www.limesurvey-templates.com Templates and other add-ons]
 

Latest revision as of 09:34, 25 June 2026

LimeSurvey
Limesurvey
Limesurvey screenshot01.jpg
A Limesurvey survey with the Radboud template
Installed version6.17
PlatformWeb
Available in84 languages
Websitehttps://questions.socsci.ru.nl/admin
Manuals

General

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. Log on to questions.socsci.ru.nl/admin with your university number/email address and password to make a survey.

There is no limit on 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 (your can include a full feature movie). Scripting inside the surveys is allowed. You can alter LimeSurvey behavior and include complicated stimuli in the survey.

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.

Tutorial

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

Callaboration

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

Template

questions.socsci.ru.nl uses an unobtrusive Radboud-branded template called radboud. It is be applied by default. If you want to use a different template, ask the administrator to activate additional templates for you and go to:
Survey properties -> General settings -> Presentation & navigation -> Template -> Radboud -> Save

Publishing

Invitations to surveys can be send with a direct link to the survey (e.g. https://questions.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.

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.

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