Non-parametric statistics

New ARM Action Code: AR (automatic rank transformation) Performs Kruskal-Wallis or Friedman's test to rank the data Performs LSD mean comparison test on rank means Analysis included with other AOV columns on report   Why non-parametric? ANOVA has assumptions that must be met, otherwise results may not be valid Non-parametric analysis does not have these restrictions Use non-parametric when: Data cannot be corrected to fit assumptions of AOV Data is not real-valued, like counts or index scales

Additional Features

• Trial Fact Sheet report
  • New report 'Trial Fact Sheet' provides a trial synopsis. Useful for trial tours or a general overview of a study.
    
     
• Study Rules
  • New rule 'Consistent entries across Rating Timing' auto-fills and maintains the same entry in the chosen field, across the same Rating Timing value.
    
     
  • New rule 'Value greater than 0' requires that a real entry is entered once available. Useful for fields that are auto-filled from Settings, which cannot be left blank.
     
  • Customize the background color of required and recommended fields. Tools > Options > Display tab > Colors option.
    
     
• Applications
  • Renamed 'Spray Volume' field to Application Amount to be more generic for all treatment/application types.
    
    • Found on Treatments editor, Protocol/Site Description, and Settings > Application tab.
       
  • Application-related fields on the Treatments editor are now read-only and filled from Protocol/Site Description.
    
    • Includes Appl Timing (previously Growth Stage), Mix Size, and Appl Amount (previously Spray Volume)
       
• Trial Map
  • Display an arrow indicating trial orientation from North. This arrow only displays if an Orientation value is entered in General Settings.
    
     
• Hidden fields with information
  • Changed to automatically show fields that are hidden from view but contain information when opening a study the first time. This removes the "Hidden Study Editor Fields Containing Information" prompt.
    
     

Custom Labels

• Create custom labels by exporting treatment/plot information to a .csv file.
• Use Mail Merge in a word processor to create your own labels.
• See Creating Custom Labels with ARM (pdf) to learn how!

Import weather data from any weather source

• Define connection between your CSV and ARM fields (in Application or Weather tabs of Site Description)
• Daily weather: specify what dates to import data from file
• Hourly weather: imports into Application based on Start and Stop times

Quick View toolbar

• Automatically filter visible Crop Description fields by task.
• Simplifies interface to view/enter only pertinent information.

Additional Features

• File > Print Reports
  • Added option to print product amount and unit in separate columns.
    
     
  • Fixed so the chosen 'homogeneity of variance test' option (Levene's or Bartlett's) is used for verifying assumptions of AOV to determine if data correction techniques should be applied.
    
     
• Window
  • Improved appearance of toolbar buttons
    
     
  • Now value+unit and code+description fields display as one checkbox in the 'Hidden Fields' list on the Properties panel.
    
     
• Window > Site Description
  • Changed so all user-hidden fields are completely removed from view, instead of just greyed out. This behavior is controlled by new option Tools > Options > Editor > Completely hide user-hidden fields.
    
     
  • Changed so Test Facility is now connected to a blank validation list. Previously was connected to an outdated master list that is unrealistic to maintain.

Additional Features

• Treatments
  • Added new treatment type 'DEFO' for Defoliant. A defoliant is a herbicial chemical sprayed or dusted, causing leaves to fall off. A common use is for cotton prior to harvest.
    
     
• Window - Properties Panel
  • Changed to not scroll back to the top of the Hidden Fields list when selecting a field. Now is much easier to make multiple fields visible at a time.
    
     
• Study Rules
  • The default permissions is now "Everyone in my company" for new rules.
     
     

SE Definitions

To add an SE to the study: Display the SE name validation list. Select an SE from the list (can use filter features to search). Preview assessment column(s) defined in SE.
	Use Tools > Build Headers to insert SEs into assessment header. Define multiple rating timings for an SE to insert SE multiple times into the header. Example: Two-column SE times 3 rating timings A1-A3 = 6 total data columns.

 

Additional Features

• Study Header
  • Added 'Trial Origin' field to identify whether the trial is performed in-house, contracted, or by a public institution. (This field was also added to the Trial Location table in the protocol Trial Establishment Guidelines.)
    
     
• Site Description
  • Changed so Site Description headings are bold and left-justified, making headings easier to notice especially on larger displays.
    
     
  • Added new fields to document additional weather details at time of application.
     
     
• Help > Deactivate this ARM
  • Changed to prompt to build a migration package during deactivation process. ARM now also prompts to load a migration package on a new computer before displaying ARM options.