Microplan Assumptions
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The Microplan Assumptions step is designed to streamline the process of defining critical campaign-related hypotheses based on the selected Resource Distribution Strategy and Campaign Type. This step consists of two substeps:
Step 1: Registration and Distribution Process Selection
This screen adapts based on the Resource Distribution Strategy chosen during the Campaign Details step.
1. Mixed Strategy:
For campaigns following the Mixed Strategy, the system prompts users to provide details for both the registration and distribution processes. However, the same method cannot be selected for both.
Prompts:
How is the campaign registration process happening?
Users are required to select from predefined options such as House-to-House, Fixed, etc.
How is the campaign distribution process happening?
Users must select a different option from the registration process, tailored to the distribution method (e.g., House-to-House, Fixed, etc.).
This distinction ensures that the two processes are appropriately differentiated and configured.
2. Fixed or House-to-House Strategy:
For these strategies, users are prompted to specify the relationship between registration and distribution processes:
Question:
Is the registration and distribution process happening together or separately?
Options:
Together
Separately
The response determines how the system pre-configures subsequent assumptions.
Step 2: Assumptions Form
Once the registration and distribution process is selected, users proceed to the Assumptions Form, which dynamically adapts based on campaign-specific parameters.
The form fetches data from the MDMS and includes categories and assumptions customized according to:
The Campaign Type (e.g., Bednets, SMC)
The Resource Distribution Strategy (e.g., House-to-House, Fixed)
Example of some dynamic categories of Assumptions:
General Assumptions:
High-level parameters that apply to the overall campaign.
Registration Assumptions:
Assumptions specific to how and where registration activities occur.
Distribution Assumptions:
Parameters defining the methodology and logistics for distributing resources.
Commodities Assumptions:
Details about distributed items, such as the number of bednets per household.
Features of the Assumptions Form:
Input Values:
Users must input specific values for each assumption.
Validation Rules:
Assumption values must:
Be numerical and are mandatory. and fall within the range of 0 to 1000.
Contain at most two decimal places (e.g., 12.34 is valid, but 12.345 is not).
Adhere to a specific format, ensuring they match the pattern of a valid decimal or whole number (e.g., 123.45
or 678
).
Tooltips:
Each category includes input parameters with tooltips that provide detailed information when users hover over the respective field.
Manage Assumptions:
Users can add new assumptions or delete existing ones based on campaign needs.
Initiate Adding an Assumption:
Users can click the "Add New Assumption" button from the assumptions management interface.
Assumption Details Input:
A popup/modal is displayed with the following fields:
Choose Assumption: A dropdown or selection box to choose an existing assumption or create a new one.
Assumption Name: An input field where users specify the name of the new assumption.
Confirmation Options:
Cancel: Discards the changes and closes the popup/modal.
Add: Saves the new assumption after passing validation checks.
Deleting Assumption
Users can click the "Delete" button from the assumptions management interface.
Confirmation Options:
No: Discards the changes and closes the popup/modal.
Yes: Deletes the assumption.
Recovering deleted assumption:
Users can click the "Add New Assumption" button from the assumptions management interface and select the deleted assumption from the Choose Assumption dropdown.
Customization and Management:
Each assumption category and its parameters are dynamically tailored based on:
The selected Campaign Type
The chosen Resource Distribution Strategy