Participant Goal Variable (formerly targets)

Setting goals for participants steps, sleep or another data value? Using participant goal variables, you can:

• Calculate a standard target or goal for all participants assigned to a given arm 
  • This allows participants to have a set target that is consistent across an arm 
    •  Note: if needed, an individual's target can be modified in their profile 
  • Permits participants assigned to Arm A to have a different goal than participants assigned to Arm B
    
    
• Set different goal parameters including
  • Set goal value
  • Select type of data input to evaluate, i.e. steps or distance 
  • Define variables used to determine initial goal 

How do I set up a participant goal variable? 

1. Navigate to Manage Study> Variables
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2. Click the blue "New Variable" button in the top left corner
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3. You will see this form appear:
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      1. Name and describe your variable
      2. Choose which arm this variable applies to
      3. Choose which type of variable you would like to create 
4. Choose Participant Goal 
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5. Decide the initial goal value 
   1. You can set a participant goal based on another variable value. 
      1. Example: You can set a goal of 10% of the baseline for a participant using the initial goal open text box and creating a formula.