From e2574b12b5a230fe30f27121d3724728cd40ce1f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ronnaw <73515300+ronnaw@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:43:30 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] Update 03-basic-questions.md Format update --- docs/03-instruments/03-basic-questions.md | 20 ++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/03-instruments/03-basic-questions.md b/docs/03-instruments/03-basic-questions.md index ac4de4e..4f04eda 100644 --- a/docs/03-instruments/03-basic-questions.md +++ b/docs/03-instruments/03-basic-questions.md @@ -12,12 +12,12 @@ We will use the instrument to try out some basic question types by adding some d ## Text box -In REDCap, the `text box` question type can be used in several ways: to capture short written responses and information like numbers and dates. Here, we will just capture our participant's name. +In REDCap, the 'Text box' question type can be used in several ways: to capture short written responses and information like numbers and dates. Here, we will just capture our participant's name. +### Add a basic text field {: .d-inline-block } Activity {: .label } -### Add a basic text field 1. Click on `Demographic question` to open it 2. Click `Add Field` @@ -27,19 +27,19 @@ Activity 6. In the `Required` field, select “Yes”. 7. In the `Identifier?` Field, select “Yes”. (Identifiable information can be flagged to restrict it from export.) 8. Click `Save`. -9. Repeat the process to add the field Last Name (name_last) +9. Repeat the process to add the field Last Name (*name_last*) ## Multiple choice Multiple choice fields are of two kinds: -- `Radio buttons` and `drop down lists` only allow the participant to select a single option from a list. -- `Checkboxes` allow participants to select any number of items from a list. +- 'Radio buttons' and 'Drop down lists' only allow the participant to select a single option from a list. +- 'Checkboxes' allow participants to select any number of items from a list. +### Add a radio button question {: .d-inline-block } Activity -{: .label } -### Add a radio button question +{: .label } 1. Click `Add field` 2. Choose `Multiple choice - Radio buttons` from the drop-down list. @@ -50,11 +50,11 @@ Activity > About raw values > > The ‘raw value’, which appears before the column, is the value that gets recorded in your data. Thus your recorded value can be numeric, or a single letter code, while the participant can read a fuller description. - + +### Add a checkbox question {: .d-inline-block } Activity -{: .label } -### Add a checkbox question +{: .label } 3. Click `Add field`. 4. Choose *Checkboxes (Multiple Answers)* for the `Field Type`.