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Using the Question Extractor app
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What does this app do?
The Question Extractor app is a tool designed to streamline the process of extracting questions and option pairs from a Word document and organizing them into an Excel sheet. Its primary goal is to save time and reduce manual effort when converting content from Word to Excel, particularly for researchers and survey administrators who need to manage questionnaires.
The app works by parsing the text in the Word document, identifying questions and their associated options, and then transferring them into a neatly formatted Excel sheet. This output can be used for further processing, analysis, or conversion into other formats such as SurveyCTO forms.
What do I need to know about the input and the output?
Input:
- The input for the Question Extractor app is a Word document containing your questionnaire, with questions and their associated options.
- To optimize the extraction process, keep the document as simple as possible, avoiding complex table structures or intricate formatting.
- Ensure that options related to questions are placed close to the questions themselves. This proximity helps the app accurately associate question-option pairs.
Output:
- The output of the Question Extractor app is an Excel sheet containing the extracted questions and their corresponding option pairs.
- The app organizes the extracted content in a clean and structured manner, making it easy to review, process, or analyze the data.
- It’s important to double-check the output for any missed questions or option pairs and verify that the pairs are correctly associated.
- Keep in mind that the app does not perform any further processing on the extracted data. You may need to manually process or analyze the content in the Excel sheet or convert it to other formats as required.
By understanding the input requirements and output format of the Question Extractor app, you can ensure a successful extraction process and make the most of the app’s capabilities for your research tasks.