Collecting Responses

MQUAD provides multiple ways to capture survey data, supporting both online web-based collection and offline field data collection.

Data Collection Modes

Web Link

Every published survey generates a unique URL that can be shared with respondents.

1. Navigate to the Surveys list.
2. Select a published survey.
3. Use the Copy Link feature in the survey overview to share the form link.

Respondents can fill the form in any modern web browser. If Anonymous Submissions is disabled, they will be prompted to log in before starting.

ODK Offline Collection

For remote field work without internet connectivity, MQUAD integrates with the ODK Collect standard.

1. Install ODK Collect on an Android device.
2. Configure the server settings to point to your MQUAD instance using the ODK Bridge credentials.
3. Use the Get Blank Form option in ODK Collect to download your surveys.
4. Field staff can collect data offline and upload finalized forms when they reach connectivity.

Web Form Fill (Internal)

Logged-in users can fill surveys directly from the Forms page within the MQUAD portal. This is useful for manual data entry or internal reporting.

Monitoring Progress

Monitor the status of your collection in real-time from the Surveys dashboard:

• Total Responses: Total count of successfully submitted and processed responses.
• Last Submission: Timestamp of the most recent activity.
• Status: Visual indicator of whether the survey is active or archived.

Draft Management

MQUAD automatically saves in-progress submissions. Users can find their partially completed forms under Forms > Drafts and resume them from any device.