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Information Technology - Perseus - Basic
What is Perseus?
Perseus [EFM v2.0] is a powerful, web-based survey research tool. It is an end-to-end survey research tool which allows users to design their survey, select participants, write personal invitations, deploy the survey and manage data and reports. Perseus offers several features including the ability to export data directly to a SPSS.sav file, CSV and TSV. Perseus offers users the ability to import participant lists from a variety of sources and file formats, from external email lists, to the use of Active Directory and samples created by other software package.
Other notable features of Perseus include branching and piping which allows users diversity, for designing and administering surveys through the internet. Once data is collected, researchers can use Perseus robust table and graphing abilities to assist in data analysis. For more detailed analysis, Perseus allows researchers to export their data directly into SPSS or Excel.
Who Should Use Perseus?
ECU Faculty and Staff can use Perseus as long as they abide by the guidelines set forth in the consent form.
Why Should I use Perseus?
You should use Perseus if you plan on doing a Web Survey. Perseus offers both anonymous (open) and confidential sureveys (e-mail list). Once your survey is complete, basic reporting is available inside Perseus. For more advanced reporting, you can export your data and use your tool of choice such as SPSS or Excel.
Does Perseus have System Requirements?
Perseus is a web based tool that is resident on one of the ITCS servers. You will be part of one of two (2) workgroups: East Campus or IPRE. Most users will be part of the East Campus Group and given the role of Principal Investigator.
How easily can I get started with Perseus?
It is easy, follow the steps outlined below and we will assign roles based on your specifications. The QuickStart course and consent forms will be your key to the kingdom. Perseus also has a great, easy to understand, Help system that will guide you. You will be able to keep your survey and respondent list separate from other studies.
How do I access Perseus?
First, you will have to fill out a Perseus Access Request form. A Perseus user must have a valid Pirate ID. If you are a professor and you will be working with other faculty or graduate students you will need to give consent for each faculty or graduate student working with you.
You must complete these steps to be able to use Perseus.
Step 1: Read the ECU Perseus Terms of Use.
Step 2: Go to help.ecu.edu, submit an online request and then log in. The form is located on the left side and is listed under the Forms Section as "Perseus Access Request".
Step 3: Fill out the form (be sure to include your e-mail address at the top) and then submit the form.
Step 4: Review the training guide.
(It takes approximately three business days for your request to be processed.)
What if I want to do more data analysis with the information I collect from Perseus?
You will be able to port your file directly to SPSS or excel.
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