Introduction to ODK (Part 3): XLSForms Question Types

This video is the third in our series designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Open Data Kit (ODK) and mobile data collection. These videos may be helpful for researchers, students or anyone else who may wish to carry out data collection using mobile devices. In this part of the series, we look in more detail at how to create questions in your XLSForms in Excel. The video explains the different question types, when/why to use them, and how to create them in an XLSForm. Question types covered include: • Multiple and single select • Text • Integer/Decimal • Other • Metadata • Calculate Download this video, along with a PowerPoint slideshow version of the presentation and an example XLSForm to explore as you work through the series, at: https://stats4sd.org/resources/509 Watch more of our videos on ODK:    • Introduction to ODK   For our free resources, visit our website: https://stats4sd.org/resources About Stats4SD: Statistics for Sustainable Development is a not-for-profit, social enterprise that provides statistical and data management expertise, support on research designs and methodology, and technical guidance related to collection and processing of data and information. As a team of technicians and statisticians, we believe that our best work is done when supporting organisations and communities across the world that share our vision of a more sustainable future for all. The videos on our channel aim to support students, researchers, and academics, and are accompanied by the free resources on our website. This video was written and presented by Alex Thomson, Statistics for Sustainable Development. Stay updated on what the team is up to over on our LinkedIn:   / statistics-for-sustainable-development   Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - Question Types 04:32 - Single and Multiple Select Questions 06:31 - Text Input Questions 07:24 - Decimal and Integer Questions 08:33 - Other Question Types 09:44 - Metadata Questions 10:46 - Calculate Question Type 12:47 - Calculate Operators and Functions 15:00 - Summary