Project Testing: Previewing and Testing as a Participant
Indeemo offers two ways for you to review the participant experience: a quick Preview and a ‘Test as Respondent’ workflow.
1. Quick Review: Previewing Your Task List
The "Preview as Respondent" feature gives you a static, high-level view of how your Task List appears to a participant. This is perfect for a fast visual check of your content.
Action Steps:
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Navigate to Manage Projects.
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Select Edit Project for the study you wish to check.
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On the left side of the screen, underneath the navigation bar, click the Preview as Respondent button.
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Select the Target Group you wish to preview. This will display the Task List assigned to that group.
What You Will See (Generic View):
The preview will show the Task List structured as follows:
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The Introduction (first thing the participant sees).
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A summary of all tasks in the Task List.
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The Completion Message.
To see the full details of any task, simply click on the task title.
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The rating scale component of any task is not currently displayed in this preview.
2. In-Depth Verification: Testing as a Respondent
To verify the actual flow of your tasks—including tasking type, required responses, and dates—you need to add yourself as a participant and test the project live in the Indeemo app.
Preparation Workflow:
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Create a Test Target Group: Create a new Target Group specifically for testing (e.g., "Moderator Test Group").
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Clone the Task List: Clone your Task List to your new Test Target Group. This allows you to safely edit the schedule without affecting your live participant group.
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Adjust the Schedule (Crucial Step):
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All at Once / Sequential: Recommended for quick testing as they are immediately available.
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Scheduled Tasking: Change the start and end dates in the test Task List so that tasks are released during your testing window.
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Testing Live:
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Add Yourself as a Participant: Add a participant to your newly created Test Target Group.
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Use an Alternative Email: You must use an email address other than your moderator/business dashboard email. If you use your business email for the dashboard, you must use a personal or alternative email for participant testing.
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Register, Log In and Test: Download and log into the Indeemo mobile app using your participant login credentials and complete the tasks. This will allow you to experience the flow exactly as your participants will.