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Why is there a 120 minute time limit for participants, and what happens if they exceed it?

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Understanding the 120 Minute Task Completion Time Limit on Askable

Overview

The 120 minute task completion time limit on Askable is designed to maintain efficiency and ensure resources are allocated effectively during study sessions. This feature enables researchers to manage task quotas efficiently by preventing incomplete tasks from occupying valuable participant slots indefinitely.

Task Completion Timelines

Participants have a total of 120 minutes to complete a study task once they commence it. This time frame ensures a fair and smooth process for all users while allowing participants adequate time to engage with the task. If participants fail to complete the task within this period, their completion status may change, freeing up the task slot for others.

Handling Scenarios When Time Expires

If participants do not complete a task within the 120 minute limit, their status may automatically switch to 'Time expired.' However, this does not close the door on their participation. Depending on the researcher’s discretion, these participants can be reinvited to attempt the task again, or marked as complete.

To resolve time-expired situations:

  1. Navigate to the participant’s status.

  2. Cancel their expired status if necessary.

  3. Reinvite them to restart the task.

This flexibility ensures that participants who face genuine challenges can still contribute meaningfully to the study.

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