Many Experience Sampling studies are conducted by researchers who send emails to participants regularly according to a defined schedule. Avicenna supports this approach through Public Triggering Logic, which allows participation without requiring participants to have an account or install the app.
What to Do?
Here’s how to configure Avicenna to handle this:
1. Setup Your Survey:
- Go to your study’s Activities page.
- Click Create New Activity.
- Name your survey (e.g., “Daily Mood Check”).
- Add your desired questions.
2. Configure Public Triggering Logic:
- Go to the Triggering Logics section.
- Delete any existing triggering Logics.
- Under Add a new Triggering Logic select Public.
- The system will generate a Public Link for your survey.
- Copy this link (you’ll use it in your emails).
3. Publish Your Survey:
- Go to Preview & Publish tab and Publish your survey.
- Your survey is now live and accessible via the public URL.
4. Set Up Email Distribution:
-
Option A: Manual Email Sending
- Create an email template with your survey link.
- Send emails to participants on your desired schedule.
-
Option B: Use External Email Tools
- Use tools like Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or your institution’s email system.
- Schedule automated emails with your survey link.
- Set up email sequences for your study duration.
Pro Tip
Here’s a sample email template you can use:
Subject: Daily Survey Reminder - [Study Name]
Dear Participant,
This is your daily reminder to complete the [Study Name] survey.
Please click the link below to access today's survey:
[Your Public Survey Link]
The survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
Thank you for your participation!
Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Institution]