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Inquiry - Creating Batches

dillonk — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:14:22 GMT

Hi all,
I am new to Inquisit (and programming overall) and have a couple of questions. I am hoping to create batches of tests for participants to complete in a sequence. It is my understanding that the batch element should be defined in a separate script file, so I created the below script. When I try to validate the script, I get the same error for the attributes in the script- "missing double quotes". I modeled my batches after the Inquisit 6 help page and keeping hitting the same wall. Here is some background info that may help: there are 4 different sessions of inquisit tasks for participants to complete. For the most part, all participants will complete the same tasks, except for the second session. One group will complete an additional task, the MID. If anyone could provide some guidance on how to edit the script, it would be greatly appreciated!

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp” 
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ file = “monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx”
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ groups = (2 of 2)
 / sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
</batch>

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

Dave — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:14:22 GMT

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[b]dillonk - 9/23/2020[/b]
Hi Dave,

Thanks again for your help. I used your attachments and tried to run the script, but didn't have any luck. It opened and started with the stop signal task instead of the stroop. Do you have any suggestions here? I really appreciate your support- this is all very new to me.
[/quote]

You need to set the batch script as your online experiment's start script.

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

dillonk — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:55:41 GMT

Hi Dave,

Thanks again for your help. I used your attachments and tried to run the script, but didn't have any luck. It opened and started with the stop signal task instead of the stroop. Do you have any suggestions here? I really appreciate your support- this is all very new to me.

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

Dave — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:03:51 GMT

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[b]dillonk - 9/22/2020[/b]
Hi Dave,
No problem. I need the following scripts in the visits outlined below. The participants will all complete the same tasks except for at the second visit. Let me know if I can provide any other info!
-visit 1: stroop, emotion dot probe (all participants)
-visit 2: stroop, emotion dot probe, stop signal (group 1)
-visit 2: stroop, emotion dot probe, stop signal, MID (group 2)
-visit 3: stroop, emotion dot probe, stop signal (all participants)
-visit 4: stroop, emotion dot probe, stop signal (all participants)

This is how I have the batch script written:
<batch>
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx" 
</batch>

<batch>
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask.iqx"
/ file = "monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx"
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
</batch>

<batch>
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask.iqx"
/ groups = (2 of 2)
</batch>

<batch>
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask2019.iqx"
</batch>

<batch>
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask.iqx"
</batch>

[/quote]

I see, thank you for the clarification. The problem here is the combination of both /sessions and /groups at the same level. That won't work: The respective <batch> will run when *either* attribute applies, i.e. enter session number 1 and group number 1, and those two batches apply and will be executed:

<batch>
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx" 
</batch>

<batch>
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask.iqx"
/ file = "monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx"
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
</batch>

The only way around that is to get rid of either /groups (or /sessions) at that level and perform the split into different groups for session #2 in another way , e.g.

//session 1
<batch>
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
</batch>

//session 2 groups 1 & 2
<batch>
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask.iqx"
/ file = "group1_vs_group2_shim.iqx"
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

// session 3
<batch>
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask.iqx"
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
</batch>

// session 4
<batch>
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask.iqx"
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
</batch>

where "group1_vs_group2_shim.iqx" is set up to adminster the MID to one group, but not the other:

<include>
/ precondition = [
mod(script.groupid, 2) == 1;
]
/ file = "monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx"
</include>

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

dillonk — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:11:48 GMT

Hi Dave,
No problem. I need the following scripts in the visits outlined below. The participants will all complete the same tasks except for at the second visit. Let me know if I can provide any other info!
-visit 1: stroop, emotion dot probe (all participants)
-visit 2: stroop, emotion dot probe, stop signal (group 1)
-visit 2: stroop, emotion dot probe, stop signal, MID (group 2)
-visit 3: stroop, emotion dot probe, stop signal (all participants)
-visit 4: stroop, emotion dot probe, stop signal (all participants)

This is how I have the batch script written:
<batch>
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx" 
</batch>

<batch>
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask.iqx"
/ file = "monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx"
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
</batch>

<batch>
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask.iqx"
/ groups = (2 of 2)
</batch>

<batch>
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask2019.iqx"
</batch>

<batch>
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
/ file = "emotiondotprobe.iqx"
/ file = "stopsignaltask.iqx"
</batch>

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

Dave — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:55:57 GMT

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[b]dillonk - 9/19/2020[/b]
Thanks so much for your help! I have another question. In our study, we don't have an experiment per say in terms of millisecond tasks; our different experimental groups complete the same tasks at each study visit. So, I need the script to stop running after each session. I have it written so that each visit is its own session, however, when I try it out, the next batch starts when I complete the first one. Is there a way to do this in web? I understand that in web, it keeps track of ID, so we don't have to enter session number. I'm wondering if this is something that I'd specify in the batch script or the test script itself.

Thanks again for your continued help!

[/quote]

I need you to be more specific: Which scripts do you want to run for which participants?

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

dillonk — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:10:53 GMT

Thanks so much for your help! I have another question. In our study, we don't have an experiment per say in terms of millisecond tasks; our different experimental groups complete the same tasks at each study visit. So, I need the script to stop running after each session. I have it written so that each visit is its own session, however, when I try it out, the next batch starts when I complete the first one. Is there a way to do this in web? I understand that in web, it keeps track of ID, so we don't have to enter session number. I'm wondering if this is something that I'd specify in the batch script or the test script itself.

Thanks again for your continued help!

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

Dave — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:29:26 GMT

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[b]dillonk - 9/17/2020[/b]
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[b]Dave - 9/17/2020[/b]
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[b]dillonk - 9/17/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]Dave - 9/16/2020[/b]
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[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
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[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]Dave - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
Hi all,
I am new to Inquisit (and programming overall) and have a couple of questions. I am hoping to create batches of tests for participants to complete in a sequence. It is my understanding that the batch element should be defined in a separate script file, so I created the below script. When I try to validate the script, I get the same error for the attributes in the script- "missing double quotes". I modeled my batches after the Inquisit 6 help page and keeping hitting the same wall. Here is some background info that may help: there are 4 different sessions of inquisit tasks for participants to complete. For the most part, all participants will complete the same tasks, except for the second session. One group will complete an additional task, the MID. If anyone could provide some guidance on how to edit the script, it would be greatly appreciated!

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp” 
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ file = “monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx”
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ groups = (2 of 2)
 / sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
</batch>
[/quote]

If you look at the code in Inquisit, notice that the quotes are curly.

Inquisit does not accept these as valid double quotes, it expects plain ones, i.e. " and ".as in

notice, too, the syntax highlighting when you use the correct double-quotes.
[/quote]

Hi Dave! Thanks for your help, this is very helpful. After fixing this, I received a couple more errors. Attached is a screen shot of what I'm encountering:

I checked the file paths and they are all correct. Do you have any guidance with this issue?
Thanks for your help!
[/quote]
[/quote]

The files aren't where the batch scripts expects them to be. It's looking for them on your desktop, specifically C:\Users\dillonk\Desktop.

The screenshot of the errors further suggests that you forgot to include the file extension in your <batch> elements' /file attributes, i.e. you specified something like

/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard"

instead of the correct

/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
[/quote]

Hi Dave!

Thanks for your help. I've made these changes. However, when I try to run this batch script (called penguin), I get the following error message (See attached). I'm stumped because the script is validated and I've saved the script in the same spot as the rest of my Inquisit files. Any guidance there will be appreciated
[/quote]

You're using the /directory attribute in your <batch> elements, which is not applicable to web experiments. You need to remove it
[/quote]

Oh, ok. Thank you! That helped, but when I tried to run it, I got this error message (see attached). In the batch script, the stroop file is written like this:
<batch>
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"

I uploaded the stroop from the test library to the online experiment, so I'm a bit confused. Thanks again for your help!

[/quote]

The batch script you have uploaded here

https://scripts.millisecond.com/dillonk/penguin/penguin.iqx

is referencing a files called "stopsignaltask2019.iqx" and "monetaryincentivedelaytask (1).iqx":

The files you have uploaded aren't called that:

They're called "stopsignaltask.iqx" and "monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx"

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

dillonk — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 23:32:54 GMT

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[b]Dave - 9/17/2020[/b]
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[b]dillonk - 9/17/2020[/b]
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[b]Dave - 9/16/2020[/b]
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[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
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[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]Dave - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
Hi all,
I am new to Inquisit (and programming overall) and have a couple of questions. I am hoping to create batches of tests for participants to complete in a sequence. It is my understanding that the batch element should be defined in a separate script file, so I created the below script. When I try to validate the script, I get the same error for the attributes in the script- "missing double quotes". I modeled my batches after the Inquisit 6 help page and keeping hitting the same wall. Here is some background info that may help: there are 4 different sessions of inquisit tasks for participants to complete. For the most part, all participants will complete the same tasks, except for the second session. One group will complete an additional task, the MID. If anyone could provide some guidance on how to edit the script, it would be greatly appreciated!

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp” 
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ file = “monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx”
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ groups = (2 of 2)
 / sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
</batch>
[/quote]

If you look at the code in Inquisit, notice that the quotes are curly.

Inquisit does not accept these as valid double quotes, it expects plain ones, i.e. " and ".as in

notice, too, the syntax highlighting when you use the correct double-quotes.
[/quote]

Hi Dave! Thanks for your help, this is very helpful. After fixing this, I received a couple more errors. Attached is a screen shot of what I'm encountering:

I checked the file paths and they are all correct. Do you have any guidance with this issue?
Thanks for your help!
[/quote]
[/quote]

The files aren't where the batch scripts expects them to be. It's looking for them on your desktop, specifically C:\Users\dillonk\Desktop.

The screenshot of the errors further suggests that you forgot to include the file extension in your <batch> elements' /file attributes, i.e. you specified something like

/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard"

instead of the correct

/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
[/quote]

Hi Dave!

Thanks for your help. I've made these changes. However, when I try to run this batch script (called penguin), I get the following error message (See attached). I'm stumped because the script is validated and I've saved the script in the same spot as the rest of my Inquisit files. Any guidance there will be appreciated
[/quote]

You're using the /directory attribute in your <batch> elements, which is not applicable to web experiments. You need to remove it
[/quote]

Oh, ok. Thank you! That helped, but when I tried to run it, I got this error message (see attached). In the batch script, the stroop file is written like this:
<batch>
/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"

I uploaded the stroop from the test library to the online experiment, so I'm a bit confused. Thanks again for your help!

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

Dave — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:37:56 GMT

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[b]dillonk - 9/17/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]Dave - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]Dave - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
Hi all,
I am new to Inquisit (and programming overall) and have a couple of questions. I am hoping to create batches of tests for participants to complete in a sequence. It is my understanding that the batch element should be defined in a separate script file, so I created the below script. When I try to validate the script, I get the same error for the attributes in the script- "missing double quotes". I modeled my batches after the Inquisit 6 help page and keeping hitting the same wall. Here is some background info that may help: there are 4 different sessions of inquisit tasks for participants to complete. For the most part, all participants will complete the same tasks, except for the second session. One group will complete an additional task, the MID. If anyone could provide some guidance on how to edit the script, it would be greatly appreciated!

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp” 
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ file = “monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx”
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ groups = (2 of 2)
 / sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
</batch>
[/quote]

If you look at the code in Inquisit, notice that the quotes are curly.

Inquisit does not accept these as valid double quotes, it expects plain ones, i.e. " and ".as in

notice, too, the syntax highlighting when you use the correct double-quotes.
[/quote]

Hi Dave! Thanks for your help, this is very helpful. After fixing this, I received a couple more errors. Attached is a screen shot of what I'm encountering:

I checked the file paths and they are all correct. Do you have any guidance with this issue?
Thanks for your help!
[/quote]
[/quote]

The files aren't where the batch scripts expects them to be. It's looking for them on your desktop, specifically C:\Users\dillonk\Desktop.

The screenshot of the errors further suggests that you forgot to include the file extension in your <batch> elements' /file attributes, i.e. you specified something like

/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard"

instead of the correct

/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
[/quote]

Hi Dave!

Thanks for your help. I've made these changes. However, when I try to run this batch script (called penguin), I get the following error message (See attached). I'm stumped because the script is validated and I've saved the script in the same spot as the rest of my Inquisit files. Any guidance there will be appreciated
[/quote]

You're using the /directory attribute in your <batch> elements, which is not applicable to web experiments. You need to remove it

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

dillonk — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:09:27 GMT

+x[quote]

[b]Dave - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]Dave - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
Hi all,
I am new to Inquisit (and programming overall) and have a couple of questions. I am hoping to create batches of tests for participants to complete in a sequence. It is my understanding that the batch element should be defined in a separate script file, so I created the below script. When I try to validate the script, I get the same error for the attributes in the script- "missing double quotes". I modeled my batches after the Inquisit 6 help page and keeping hitting the same wall. Here is some background info that may help: there are 4 different sessions of inquisit tasks for participants to complete. For the most part, all participants will complete the same tasks, except for the second session. One group will complete an additional task, the MID. If anyone could provide some guidance on how to edit the script, it would be greatly appreciated!

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp” 
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ file = “monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx”
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ groups = (2 of 2)
 / sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
</batch>
[/quote]

If you look at the code in Inquisit, notice that the quotes are curly.

Inquisit does not accept these as valid double quotes, it expects plain ones, i.e. " and ".as in

notice, too, the syntax highlighting when you use the correct double-quotes.
[/quote]

Hi Dave! Thanks for your help, this is very helpful. After fixing this, I received a couple more errors. Attached is a screen shot of what I'm encountering:

I checked the file paths and they are all correct. Do you have any guidance with this issue?
Thanks for your help!
[/quote]
[/quote]

The files aren't where the batch scripts expects them to be. It's looking for them on your desktop, specifically C:\Users\dillonk\Desktop.

The screenshot of the errors further suggests that you forgot to include the file extension in your <batch> elements' /file attributes, i.e. you specified something like

/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard"

instead of the correct

/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"
[/quote]

Hi Dave!

Thanks for your help. I've made these changes. However, when I try to run this batch script (called penguin), I get the following error message (See attached). I'm stumped because the script is validated and I've saved the script in the same spot as the rest of my Inquisit files. Any guidance there will be appreciated

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

Dave — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:14:35 GMT

+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]Dave - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
Hi all,
I am new to Inquisit (and programming overall) and have a couple of questions. I am hoping to create batches of tests for participants to complete in a sequence. It is my understanding that the batch element should be defined in a separate script file, so I created the below script. When I try to validate the script, I get the same error for the attributes in the script- "missing double quotes". I modeled my batches after the Inquisit 6 help page and keeping hitting the same wall. Here is some background info that may help: there are 4 different sessions of inquisit tasks for participants to complete. For the most part, all participants will complete the same tasks, except for the second session. One group will complete an additional task, the MID. If anyone could provide some guidance on how to edit the script, it would be greatly appreciated!

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp” 
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ file = “monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx”
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ groups = (2 of 2)
 / sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
</batch>
[/quote]

If you look at the code in Inquisit, notice that the quotes are curly.

Inquisit does not accept these as valid double quotes, it expects plain ones, i.e. " and ".as in

notice, too, the syntax highlighting when you use the correct double-quotes.
[/quote]

Hi Dave! Thanks for your help, this is very helpful. After fixing this, I received a couple more errors. Attached is a screen shot of what I'm encountering:

I checked the file paths and they are all correct. Do you have any guidance with this issue?
Thanks for your help!
[/quote]
[/quote]

The files aren't where the batch scripts expects them to be. It's looking for them on your desktop, specifically C:\Users\dillonk\Desktop.

The screenshot of the errors further suggests that you forgot to include the file extension in your <batch> elements' /file attributes, i.e. you specified something like

/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard"

instead of the correct

/ file = "stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx"

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

dillonk — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:57:01 GMT

+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]Dave - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
Hi all,
I am new to Inquisit (and programming overall) and have a couple of questions. I am hoping to create batches of tests for participants to complete in a sequence. It is my understanding that the batch element should be defined in a separate script file, so I created the below script. When I try to validate the script, I get the same error for the attributes in the script- "missing double quotes". I modeled my batches after the Inquisit 6 help page and keeping hitting the same wall. Here is some background info that may help: there are 4 different sessions of inquisit tasks for participants to complete. For the most part, all participants will complete the same tasks, except for the second session. One group will complete an additional task, the MID. If anyone could provide some guidance on how to edit the script, it would be greatly appreciated!

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp” 
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ file = “monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx”
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ groups = (2 of 2)
 / sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
</batch>
[/quote]

If you look at the code in Inquisit, notice that the quotes are curly.

Inquisit does not accept these as valid double quotes, it expects plain ones, i.e. " and ".as in

notice, too, the syntax highlighting when you use the correct double-quotes.
[/quote]

Hi Dave! Thanks for your help, this is very helpful. After fixing this, I received a couple more errors. Attached is a screen shot of what I'm encountering:

I checked the file paths and they are all correct. Do you have any guidance with this issue?
Thanks for your help!
[/quote]

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

dillonk — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:56:36 GMT

+x[quote]

[b]Dave - 9/16/2020[/b]
+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
Hi all,
I am new to Inquisit (and programming overall) and have a couple of questions. I am hoping to create batches of tests for participants to complete in a sequence. It is my understanding that the batch element should be defined in a separate script file, so I created the below script. When I try to validate the script, I get the same error for the attributes in the script- "missing double quotes". I modeled my batches after the Inquisit 6 help page and keeping hitting the same wall. Here is some background info that may help: there are 4 different sessions of inquisit tasks for participants to complete. For the most part, all participants will complete the same tasks, except for the second session. One group will complete an additional task, the MID. If anyone could provide some guidance on how to edit the script, it would be greatly appreciated!

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp” 
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ file = “monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx”
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ groups = (2 of 2)
 / sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
</batch>
[/quote]

If you look at the code in Inquisit, notice that the quotes are curly.

Inquisit does not accept these as valid double quotes, it expects plain ones, i.e. " and ".as in

notice, too, the syntax highlighting when you use the correct double-quotes.
[/quote]

Hi Dave! Thanks for your help, this is very helpful. After fixing this, I received a couple more errors. Attached is a screen shot of what I'm encountering:

I checked the file paths and they are all correct. Do you have any guidance with this issue?
Thanks for your help!

RE: Inquiry - Creating Batches

Dave — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:23:15 GMT

+x[quote]

[b]dillonk - 9/16/2020[/b]
Hi all,
I am new to Inquisit (and programming overall) and have a couple of questions. I am hoping to create batches of tests for participants to complete in a sequence. It is my understanding that the batch element should be defined in a separate script file, so I created the below script. When I try to validate the script, I get the same error for the attributes in the script- "missing double quotes". I modeled my batches after the Inquisit 6 help page and keeping hitting the same wall. Here is some background info that may help: there are 4 different sessions of inquisit tasks for participants to complete. For the most part, all participants will complete the same tasks, except for the second session. One group will complete an additional task, the MID. If anyone could provide some guidance on how to edit the script, it would be greatly appreciated!

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp” 
/ sessions = (1 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ file = “monetaryincentivedelaytask.iqx”
/ groups = (1 of 2) 
/ sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ groups = (2 of 2)
 / sessions = (2 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (3 of 4)
</batch>

<batch>
/ directory = “PENGuIN”
/ file = “stroopwithcontrolkeyboard.iqx”
/ file = “dotprobetask.exp”
/ file = “stopsignaltask2019.iqx”
/ sessions = (4 of 4)
</batch>
[/quote]

If you look at the code in Inquisit, notice that the quotes are curly.

Inquisit does not accept these as valid double quotes, it expects plain ones, i.e. " and ".as in

notice, too, the syntax highlighting when you use the correct double-quotes.