Project Questions

In Projects you have the option to define Questions which have to be answered before each measurement. These Questions can be used to input additional non sensor data (e.g. plant height) or to filter and categorize your measurements when you explore your Project data. Project Questions are important for improving the analysis and documentation of every contribution. Example questions could include:

• What is the variety?
• What is the treatment?
• What is the replicate?
• And many more...

Design questions before collection begins. Use one stable label and unit for each variable, prefer controlled answer lists for treatment and sample identifiers, and avoid combining multiple variables in one question. Pilot the questions with a collector who did not create them; revise any wording or images that can be interpreted more than one way.

Tip

See Collecting Data for more information on Project Questions.

Adding Project Questions

1. Select the type of question you want to add from the 'Add a question' drop down menu.
2. See below for instructions on creating each type of question.
3. Click 'Add a question' to add another question. You can add as many questions as you need.
4. To reorder questions, click on 'Reorder Questions.'
5. Drag the questions into the new order.
6. Select 'Done reorder.'
7. If you have added all of your questions and you are happy with the order of the questions, click on 'Save and Next.'

Project Questions step

Image-choice question editor

Multiple Choice

This is the best choice if you know all of the possible answers to the question.

1. Input the question in the 'Question' box.
2. Input the first answer in the 'Answers' field.
3. Click on 'ADD ANSWER' to add an additional answer box.
4. Once all answers have been inputted, select 'Save.'

Tip

Each answer needs to have its own answer box.

Multiple Choice (with images)

This type of question is particularly useful if the images assist in answering the question. For example, a question to determine the growth stage of a crop would benefit by inputting images of each growth stage as possible answers.

1. Input the question in the 'Question' box.
2. Drag and drop the first image into the box or click on the box to choose the file to upload. It may take up to a minute for the file to upload.
3. Once you have selected the image, an 'Image Text' box will appear. You must add an image description in the box.
4. Drag and drop or select another image and repeat step 3.
5. Once you have added all of your answers, select 'Save.'

Use images captured from a consistent viewpoint, scale, lighting, and crop. Each image should show one clearly distinguishable condition, and its Image Text should name the condition in words so collectors do not have to rely on color alone. Preview every answer on the collection device before field work.

Short Answer

This type of question is best if you do not know all of the possible answers when you create the Project.

1. Input the question into the question box.
2. Select 'Save.'

Take picture

Choose this question type if you want to force the data collector to take an image for EVERY measurement that is collected.

1. Input the picture instructions into the question box.
2. Select 'Save.'

Upload Questions/Answers form spreadsheet (.csv)

This option is best for Projects that involve a large population of plants or many Project questions. See Large-Scale Projects for the required CSV layout and upload workflow.

1. Drag and drop the csv into the box or click on the box to choose the csv file to upload.
2. Select 'Save.' It may take up to a minute for the file to upload.

Is there a limit to the number of Project Questions?

No, but keep in mind that you will have to answer each question in the field, which can slow down data collection.