Jumps 101

Example Implementation of Jumps in the Epicollect5 Platform

We created a playground project called EC5 Jumps 101 for anyone to explore and experiment with jumps logic. The form structure is straightforward, asking for a person’s Name and Sex. We designed the form to display a different follow-up question based on the selected sex or skip follow-ups entirely if the user prefers not to disclose that information.

Form Setup Details:

• The Sex question is set as required, ensuring users cannot skip it.

• Available answers: MALE, FEMALE, PREFER NOT TO ANSWER.

Jump Logic Configuration:

1. If the user selects MALE:

   • No jump is needed because the next question is already the MALE-only follow-up question.

2. If the user selects FEMALE:

   • We add a jump to the FEMALE-only follow-up question, effectively skipping the MALE-only follow-up question, which should not be asked to female users.

3. If the user selects PREFER NOT TO ANSWER:

   • We add a jump directly to the End of the Form, as no further questions are needed.

Resolving a Logical Flow Issue:

We noticed a small issue in the form flow:

• After selecting MALE and answering the MALE-only follow-up question, the user was still presented with the FEMALE-only follow-up question, which was unintended due to the standard form flow.

Solution:

To fix this, we added a jump on the MALE-only follow-up question to always jump to the End of the Form after it is answered. This adjustment skips the FEMALE-only follow-up question, ensuring the intended logic flow.

Final Outcome:

With this correction, the form now follows the proper logic, asking only relevant questions based on the user’s input while skipping unnecessary ones. This streamlined experience improves data collection accuracy and enhances user experience.