Unlike generic survey tools like SurveyMonkey or Google Forms, REDCap is built specifically for the rigors of academic research. It offers:
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Go to “User Rights” and add your team members via their Andrew ID or email. Assign roles: Unlike generic survey tools like SurveyMonkey or Google
| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | “I forgot my password” | Reset via CMU WebLogin – do not contact RedCap support. | | “Survey participants report 404 error” | The survey is in “Draft” mode. Move project to “Production.” | | “My export to Excel is missing labels” | In Export Data, choose “Export coded raw values” vs “Export labels.” | | “Can’t add a new user” | The user must first log into RedCap CMU once with their Andrew ID. | | “API call returns 403 Forbidden” | Your server IP likely changed. Contact redcap-support to whitelist the new IP. | Aris Thorne, a leading researcher at CMU's Neuroscience
REDCap CMU integrates with (Shibboleth / SAML2). To access: