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Generic HTML Form Processor: A versatile PHP script to save web-collected data into a MySQL database.

Anja S Göritz1, Michael H Birnbaum

  • 1University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany. anja.goeritz@wiso.uni-erlangen.de

Behavior Research Methods
|April 25, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Researchers can use the Generic HTML Form Processor, a free PHP script, to easily create web-based surveys and experiments. This tool simplifies data collection by processing HTML form input and saving it to an open-source database, saving time and resources.

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Area of Science:

  • Web-based research tools
  • Computer science applications in research

Background:

  • Researchers and students often face challenges in developing custom web applications for surveys and experiments.
  • Traditional methods involve significant time and expertise in CGI scripting and database management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Generic HTML Form Processor, a customizable PHP script designed to streamline the creation of web-administered surveys and experiments.
  • To provide a flexible and accessible tool for researchers to manage online study data.

Main Methods:

  • The Generic HTML Form Processor script accepts any syntactically correct HTML form input.
  • Data is automatically processed and saved into a dynamically created, open-source database.
  • The script offers five usage modes with increasing functionality, catering to different levels of PHP and web server knowledge.

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Main Results:

  • The script effectively relieves researchers from the need to write individual CGI scripts for each study.
  • It simplifies the process of building and managing databases for web-based research.
  • The tool is free for academic use, promoting wider accessibility.

Conclusions:

  • Generic HTML Form Processor offers a valuable solution for researchers and students needing to conduct web-based surveys and experiments efficiently.
  • Its flexible modes and open-source database integration make it a powerful, user-friendly tool for academic research data collection.