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title: "Conduct Moderated Testing using Session Block In Qatalyst"
url: "https://help.getqatalyst.io/en/article/conduct-moderated-testing-using-session-block-in-qatalyst"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2024-11-28T06:23:09.123Z"
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# Conduct Moderated Testing using Session Block In Qatalyst

In Qatalyst, you can conduct moderated research by scheduling a meeting online using a session block. Moderated research hinges on the concept of guiding participants through tasks and prompting them to articulate their thoughts aloud as they navigate a product or service. This dynamic approach facilitates a comprehensive understanding of user behaviour as participants verbalize their actions and reactions in real time. Additionally, moderators have the opportunity to pose follow-up questions, delving deeper into participants' perspectives and extracting valuable insights.

Follow these steps to create a successful interview study:

**Step 1: Log In and Start**

Log in to your Qatalyst account, which will direct you to the dashboard. From the dashboard, click on the "Create New Study" button to initiate the process of creating a new study.

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**Step 2: Select Study Type**

1\. Choose the **"Interview Study"** option to create a moderated session.

**![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/6e51ae90-3ffb-4442-b03f-5c51ee568205)**2\. You will be directed to the Session Scheduling Interface with four sections in the left navigation panel:

-   Meeting Details
-   Availability
-   Participants
-   Screening

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### Section 1: Meeting Details

Fill in the following details:

-   **Meeting Title & Description**: Enter a suitable title and description.
-   **Duration**: Set the meeting duration (up to 180 minutes).
-   **Language**: Choose the meeting language for accurate transcription.
-   **Max Sessions per Day**: Specify the number of sessions you can conduct in a day.
-   **Max Sessions per Study**: Define how many participants can book slots using the same link (e.g., selecting "2" allows two participants to book).
-   **Facial Coding**: Enable to capture emotional insights.
-   **Face Blur**: Blur participants' faces if required.
-   **Moderator Details**: Add the moderator's name and email.
-   **Observer Details** (Optional): Include the details of any observers attending.. 

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### Section 2: Availability

1.  After completing the meeting details, proceed to the **Availability Page**.
2.  Select the dates and time slots for the meeting.
3.  These slots will be visible to participants, who can choose the ones that suit them best.

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### Section 3: Participants

1.  Invite participants manually by entering their email addresses, or
2.  Recruit participants from the panel (feature coming soon).

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**4\. Screening Page**

1\. The Screening Page allows you to add questions to filter participants based on specific criteria before they book a slot. This ensures you select only the most relevant participants for your study.

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2\. To add questions, click on add question and add the question and condition for screening out. 

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### Step 3: Publish the Study

1.  Once all sections are complete, click **"Publish"**.
2.  You’ll be directed to the session page where the study link is available.

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### Step 4: Share the Link

1.  Share the study link with participants.
2.  Participants can select their preferred slots, and a meeting link will be sent to them automatically.

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