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.
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.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 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.)
Perseus - Getting Started Frequently Asked Questions
I have submitted my Perseus User consent form? How long will it take me to get access to the application?
We require a three (3) day turn around time to get you access to the server.
Do you have to have a research background to create effective surveys?
No. Perseus SurveySolutions was specifically designed to help non research professionals create effective surveys. The online tutorials can assist you in creating effective surveys.
Is there a limit on the number of surveys that I can create?
There is no limit on the number of surveys that you can create, nor the length of any survey, or the number of respondents per survey.
Do respondents have to use a particular browser or operating system to take my surveys?
No, people that are taking a survey can use any web browser on any operating system.
I only want to survey a select audience. How can I protect my survey from other people taking it?
Perseus SurveySolutions allows you to indicate whether or not the survey is limited to invited panelists only and whether or not resubmissions will be allowed when designing your survey. Panelist based surveys are accessible only via URL links which contain a Unique ID for each respondent. You can select an option to prevent resubmissions.
How do I make my survey anonymous?
When creating a new survey, respondent's answers cannot be tracked when you select Open Participation. Also note that when you select Open Participation, that you cannot pipe data or other information into the survey from the respondent. If you select Workgroup Community, External Access List, or External E-mail list, be aware that these types of respondent sources are not anonymous as you can identify a respondent's answer based on their e-mail address.
Where do I submit my Perseus User Consent Form? Perseus User Consent Forms can be filled out online by going to help.ecu.edu and submitting an online request form. After logging in the form is located on the left side. If you have any questions, please call the Help Desk at 328-9866.So now that I have submitted all of my forms, how do I access Perseus? Go to https://surveyadmin.ecu.edu/perseus/. You will not be able to access Perseus if any signup requirements are not met.
