How to Use Prolific
Send a Conjoint Survey respondent link through Prolific and capture participant IDs.
The Short Version
Send a Conjoint Survey respondent link through Prolific and capture participant IDs. A practical way to begin is to publish the survey, then copy the respondent URL. Finish by making sure you check duplicate and completion records in Results. The full walkthrough below explains each part in order.
Is This Guide for You?
Researchers recruiting online participants through Prolific.
Follow These Steps
Work through these 6 steps at your own pace. The wording is intentionally practical, and you can return to the checklist at the end when you are ready to review your work.
- Publish the survey.
- Copy the respondent URL.
- Add Prolific URL parameters if desired.
- Include a completion code or redirect for paid plans.
- Field a small pilot.
- Check duplicate and completion records in Results.
What This Helps You Accomplish
Panel integration is mostly about reliable links, IDs, completion timing, and clean exports. Conjoint Survey stores URL parameters with each response.
A Quick Confidence Check
- Pilot before launch.
- Check completion code handling.
- Avoid collecting unnecessary identifying information.
- Export raw and analysis-ready data.
Common Questions
Can I use this guide if I am new to this?
Yes. Researchers recruiting online participants through Prolific. Follow the steps in order, start with a small test, and use the final checklist before you field or report anything important.
What is the simplest way to get started?
Begin by publish the survey. Next, copy the respondent URL. You do not need to perfect every setting before running a small preview or pilot.
How do I know when I am ready?
Use the confidence check above. In particular: Pilot before launch. Check completion code handling. Avoid collecting unnecessary identifying information. Export raw and analysis-ready data. When the decision is consequential, keep your study documentation and ask a qualified colleague or methods reviewer to examine the design as well.
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