Over the next few days some services may experience bugs/downtime as I'm working on some back end stuff which requires some server & database config changes, won't be able to measure performance impact until the week begins, sorry if there are hiccups but they should be resolved quickly if anything starts acting wonky!
Using data shared by some of the most experienced workers on MTurk users can gain insights into HITs that pay well and are safe to work on. Our users maintain some of the highest standards on the platform, most holding over a 99.5% approval rate, meaning HITs that appear here will pay out when completed properly.
If you're familiar with crypto you can probably do these at slightly higher than minimum wage. I had to skip a few of the more non-descript coin names (like "Zero") since the links were murky but I probably submitted 80% of the test HITs I did and averaged 15-20s/HIT.
With a script to auto-search I'd be hitting $12/hr fairly easily.
3 day AA is very fair for data-collection IMO.
Requester allows for submitting HITs that you can't find the link for, I chose to forgo that since I'm a risk averse on no qual batches (people tend to scam and rejections happen) but I always appreciate Requesters who provide that as an option.
Highly recommend scripting some common searches into the HIT like "[coin name] + github + bitcointalk". You can use Bing to embed the search directly in an iFrame in the HIT or use an auto-open window with Google (or super advanced, Google offers API access to their search data).
TurkerView is designed to bridge the gap between workers & requesters through data & communication.
This is fairly straightforward: we take the completion time & the reward amount (where available) and calculate the average hourly rate for the task. We then apply that number to a simple range based on US minimum wage standards to color-code the data for easy to digest numerical data.
Color | Pay Range (Hourly) | Explanation |
---|---|---|
RED | < $7.25 / hr | Hourly averages below US Federal minimum wage |
ORANGE | $7.25 - $10.00 / hr | Hourly averages between Federal & highest statewide (CA) minimum wages. |
GREEN | > $10.00 / hr | Hourly averages above all US minimum wage standards |
Not all HITs are created equal. Sometimes an hourly wage doesn't convey the full story of a HIT's true worth, so we encourage workers to give their opinion on the overall pay of the task. Was it $8/hr to rate pictures of puppies? A worker could justifiably bump up the rating a bit for something so adorable. 10 hours locked in Inquisit? Even for $10/hr many workers would appreciate the heads up on such a task. The Pay Sentiment rating helps connect workers beyond the hard data.
Icon | Rating | Suggested Guidelines |
---|---|---|
Underpaid 1 / 5 |
|
|
Low 2 / 5 |
|
|
Fair 3 / 5 |
|
|
Good 4 / 5 |
|
|
Generous 5 / 5 |
|
Communication is an underrated aspect of mTurk. Clear, concise directions. A fast response to a clarification question or a resolution to a workflow suggestion can all be valuable aspects of interaction between Requesters & Workers and its worth keeping track of. Plus everyone enjoys the peace of mind knowing that if something does go wrong there will be an actual human getting back to you to solve the issue.
Icon | Rating | Suggested Guidelines |
---|---|---|
Unacceptable 1 / 5 |
|
|
Poor 2 / 5 |
|
|
Acceptable 3 / 5 |
|
|
Good 4 / 5 |
|
|
Excellent 5 / 5 |
|
This rating is strictly for approval times. Let's face it, no one wants to mix approval time ratings with how fast a Requester rejects a HIT, so we've saved rejection flags for another category. This provides a more straightforward way to know about how long your HIT might sit pending before paying out. The default auto-approval for most MTurk tasks is 3 days, the maximum is 30 days. We've tried to base our ratings around those data-points.
Icon | Rating | Approval Time |
---|---|---|
Very Slow 1 / 5 | Over 2 weeks | |
Slow 2 / 5 | ~1 - 2 Weeks | |
Average 3 / 5 | ~3 - 7 Days | |
Fast 4 / 5 | ~1 - 3 Days | |
Very Fast 5 / 5 | ~24 hours or less |
TurkerViewJS is the engine behind TurkerView. An efficient collection process combined with a user-friendly interface encourages more frequent worker input & allows for the refinement of aggregate data in real time.
Our API also allows users access to real-time data about HITs and requesters. Users can feel confident with the knowledge that our platform has vetted thousands of requesters who treat workers fairly.
Unique Requesters
have been reviewed by users on TurkerView
Individual Reviews
are available to TurkerView users
Awesome Users
and counting are part of the TurkerView community