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==== How Do I Request/Make a Shield Study ==== | ==== How Do I Request/Make a Shield Study ==== | ||
You can find documentation on the entire process [https://docs.google.com/a/mozilla.com/document/d/1xNpc7GuyJ4gwXhf7NaG5BW0BThCCtXjp-3ATIpJAny4/edit?usp=sharing|for launching Shield Studies here.] | |||
==== Who Approves a Shield Study? ==== | ==== Who Approves a Shield Study before it ships? ==== | ||
Shield Studies must be approved by a Firefox Product Manager, Data Steward, Legal, QA, Release Management, AMO review, and a member of the core Shield Team. You can find detailed specifics in the link above. | Shield Studies must be approved by a Firefox Product Manager, Data Steward, Legal, QA, Release Management, AMO review, and a member of the core Shield Team. You can find detailed specifics in the link above. | ||
==== What data do Shield Studies normally collect? ==== | ==== What data do Shield Studies normally collect? ==== | ||
By default, Shield Studies will collect this data: | By default, Shield Studies will collect this data: | ||
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==== Are Shield Studies just Add-ons? ==== | ==== Are Shield Studies just Add-ons? ==== | ||
Shield Studies are a special type of [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/Bootstrapped_extensions restartless extension]. They can do anything a regular restartless extension can do. | |||
==== Do Shield Studies need to be signed? ==== | ==== Do Shield Studies need to be signed? ==== | ||
Yes! Shield Studies need to be signed to run in FF 42+, just like all other add-ons. | |||
==== How long do Shield Studies last? ==== | ==== How long do Shield Studies last? ==== | ||
Shield Studies live for a fixed period and are uninstalled by the system at the end date or after the specified elapsed time. Usually that time is 7 days from the install rate, but studies can last much longer if needed. | |||
==== What is are participation rates for Shield Studies? ==== | ==== What is are participation rates for Shield Studies? ==== | ||
Participation for Shield Studies is currently around 2% of randomly selected participants. We are working on improving the overall flow. | |||
==== Where can I find the Pipeline for upcoming Shield Studies? ==== | ==== Where can I find the Pipeline for upcoming Shield Studies? ==== | ||
You can find the [[Firefox/Shield/Shield_Studies/Queue|Shield Studies queue here]]. | You can find the [[Firefox/Shield/Shield_Studies/Queue|Shield Studies queue here]]. | ||