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Key Terms

Project

A Project in FieldFlow functions as a primary folder that helps you organize your data. Each project can house multiple schemas, campaigns, and records, ensuring your data is structured in a logical and accessible manner.

Schema

A Schema defines the structure of your data within a project. It acts as a blueprint for how data will be collected and stored. You can create multiple schemas within a single project, each tailored to different data collection needs.

Variable

Within each schema, you'll define Variables. These are the individual data points that will be collected during your fieldwork. FieldFlow offers several types of variables:

  • Numeric: For numerical data (e.g., measurements, counts).
  • Text: For alphanumeric data (e.g., sample IDs, notes).
  • Factor: For categorical data where you need to specify options (e.g., species type, weather conditions).
  • Boolean: For true/false data (e.g., presence/absence).
  • Location: For geographic coordinates.
  • Timestamp: For date and time data (e.g., time of observation).
  • Photo: For capturing images as part of the data.

Each Variable can be assigned:

  • Variable Name: A unique identifier for the variable.
  • Variable Unit: The unit of measurement, if applicable.
  • Remarks: Additional notes or comments about the variable.
  • Options (for Factor variables): Predefined choices that the user can select during data collection.

Campaign

A Campaign is a sub-folder within a project that links to a specific schema. It represents a focused data collection effort, where all collected data (or records) will adhere to the structure defined by the associated schema. You can create multiple campaigns within a project.

Record

A Record is an individual data entry within a campaign. Each record contains the values for all the variables as defined in the schema. You can add as many records as necessary to a campaign, allowing for comprehensive data collection.

Attribute

An Attribute refers to the characteristics or metadata related to a specific record, such as its creation date, the user who created it, or any additional notes.

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