Can Skipper create surveys in languages other than English?
Yes. Skipper writes the draft in the language of your prompt when that language matches the survey's researcher language. To generate a survey in Spanish, for example:
- On the Target Market page, choose a Spanish-speaking country, such as Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Chile or Peru. Spanish is set as the survey language.
- Write your Skipper prompt in Spanish.
You need both. If you write your prompt in English, Skipper drafts in English, even when the researcher language is Spanish. If your prompt's language doesn't match the researcher language, Skipper translates your prompt and drafts in English.
What if I accidentally click the X and close Skipper?
On a new, empty survey, the X works like Switch to DIY: it closes Skipper and adds three blank questions so you can write the survey yourself. To bring Skipper back, click Start over with Skipper above your questions. You can also delete all questions in the survey to see the full Skipper panel again.
Your browser remembers this choice. New surveys you create in the same browser start with three blank questions instead of Skipper, until you generate a draft with Skipper again.
What if I don't like what Skipper Draft came up with?
That's fine! You'll likely want to edit or remove some questions even if you like most of the draft. To start over, click Start over with Skipper above your questions, edit or rewrite your prompt, and click Re-generate survey draft. Skipper treats it as a new request and may suggest different questions. The new draft replaces the whole survey. Your current draft is saved in the survey History, so you can go back, compare, or copy questions from it.
Is Skipper learning from my surveys or the text I enter?
aytm may use client data to train and improve its AI models, unless your company opts out. If you opt out, your data is used only to improve the experience within your own workspace. To opt out, the account owner can email support@aytm.com with the subject line "AYTM AI Opt-Out Request." aytm does not use customer data to train third-party AI foundation models unless this is explicitly disclosed and authorized. For details, see our Terms of Use and AI privacy principles, or reach out to your Account Manager.
What language model is Skipper using?
We're AI-agnostic. We test and use several leading LLMs, including OpenAI's GPT models through Microsoft Azure, Anthropic's Claude, and Google Gemini. More details about our subprocessors can be found here.
Does Skipper replace my value as a researcher?
Absolutely not. Skipper is a tool to help you get started and save time during survey creation. Think of it as a way to overcome writer's block. It draws on the collective experience of aytm researchers to suggest survey drafts based on best practices, but it's always recommended to have a human review your survey to ensure cohesiveness and that your study goals are being met.
What are some examples of prompts I could use for Skipper Draft?
You can pick one of the example prompts shown above the prompt box, or write your own. Here are a few examples:
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Social media and smartphone use among kids of different ages
- What percentage of kids currently use social media and smartphones
- What social media platforms they use and for how many hours per day
- What are the benefits and negative aspects of that usage
- What's the ideal age for introducing social media and smartphones to kids
- What's the perceived long-term impact
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How Americans move from state to state
- What are the main drivers of choosing a destination (job, family, etc.)
- What methods people use to move — U-Haul, movers, a pod, driving, etc.
- What's the price elasticity on the cost of a move
- What's a typical season and timeframe to move
- How often do Americans move within their state and country-wide