Tampere University Audio Research – Qualification Test Guide & First Impressions

If you’re looking to qualify for TAU (Tampere University) audio-text matching HITs on MTurk, there's a qualification test you’ll need to complete first. It involves matching short audio segments with their corresponding text descriptions – a task requiring solid attention to detail and a good ear for spoken English.


🎧 Qualification Details:

  • Requester: Tampere University Audio Research

  • Test Name: TAU audio-text matching test

  • Test Link: Take the Qualification Test

  • HIT Example:

    • Task ID: 3XH5NKQXE2JZ52ULX6TLDKQESZZ1QS

    • Reward: $0.06

  • What You Do: Listen to an audio clip and decide whether it matches the given text.

  • Passing Score: You need at least 60% accuracy to qualify.


πŸ“‹ TAU HIT Requirements:

To receive and complete TAU audio-text matching HITs, you’ll need:

  • Accuracy on TAU HITs > 95%

  • TAU Qualification Score ≥ 60

  • Location: US, CA, GB, IE, FI, AU, or NZ

  • Total Approved HITs > 1000

  • HIT Approval Rate > 98%


✅ Pros:

  • Simple Concept: The task is straightforward – listen and read, then make a judgment.

  • Decent Pay for Effort: HITs are short and fast at $0.06 each – not bad for seconds of work once qualified.

  • Long-Term Opportunity: Once you pass, you can expect regular access to these audio HITs.


❌ Cons:

  • Requires Careful Listening: Accents and background noise can make some clips tricky.

  • No Feedback After Test: You won’t receive detailed feedback on what you got right or wrong.

  • High Accuracy Needed: You’ll need to maintain over 95% accuracy on real HITs to keep access.


πŸ’¬ Final Thoughts:

The TAU audio-text matching test is worth taking if you meet the qualifications and are confident in your listening and reading comprehension. These HITs can be a nice addition to your workflow if you’re looking to add more quick tasks to your queue.

πŸ“’ Tip: Use headphones and a quiet environment when taking the test for best results.

Have you taken the test yet? Share your score or experience in the comments below!

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