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SelectSurvey
Definitions and Examples of Question Item TypesSelectSurvey contains over 20 different item types. Many of the item types are questions that request a response from the user, while others are formatting elements for HTML, messages, images, etc.
Question types come in four categories:ChoiceMatrix
Open EndedPresentation
The following pages will give you definitions of each question type. Additionally, you will be shown a sample result of what each question would look like. You can use the hyperlinks inside this document to quickly navigate to any question you would like.
Choice Question Types
Choice questions require respondents to choose an answer.
There are six possible question types under the “choice” category:Database Dropdown
This type of question requires that you have access to and knowledge of sql server. We will not be covering this question in this documentation.
Multiple Answers (checkboxes)One Answer (dropdown)
One Answer (option buttons)True/False
Yes/No
Matrix Question Types
Matrix questions have multiple rows and columns
There are five possible question types under the “matrix” category:Multiple Answers Per Row (checkboxes)Multiple Answers per row (dropdown)Multiple Answers per row (text boxes)
One Answer per row (options)Rating Scale (numeric)
Open-Ended Question Types
The open-ended question seeks to explore the qualitative, in-depth aspects of a particular topic or issue. It allows the respondent to respond in detail, but places few constraints on the nature of their response.
There are eight possible question types under the “choice” category:Calculated Comments
Constant SumDate
NumberOne line
One or more lines Ranking
Presentation Question Types
These items are not “question types” per say. They are formatting items for your survey to create a customized look and feel. The last item in the list “Respondent File Upload” allows the respondent to upload a file.
HeadingPlace a heading anywhere in your survey
Horizontal RulePlace a horizontal rule anywhere in your survey
HtmlAllows you to make use of your coding skills if you prefer not to type straight text
Image or VideoUpload an image or video into your survey
MessageInput a spefic message to respondents anywhere in your survey
Respondent File UploadInsert this question type to allow the respondents to upload a file to you
Multiple Answers (checkboxes)
1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series.
2) Select the desired question type.
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options:
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - MULTIPLE-ANSWER (checkboxes)
Check this box to require a question
Align the answers either vertically or
Manage the number of responses
Use pre-filled answers or type in your own
You can assign points to
Allow respondent to fill in their own answer
One Answer (dropdown)1) Click to Insert a question in your survey 2) Select the desired question type.
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options:
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - ONE ANSWER (dropdown)
One Answer (option buttons)1) Click to Insert a question in your survey 2) Select the desired question type.
Check this box to require a question
Use pre-filled answers or type in your own
You can assign points to
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options:
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - ONE ANSWER (option buttons)
True/False AND Yes/No Dichotomous questions provides two options and are either yes/no or true/false.
1) Click to Insert a question in your survey. 2) Select the desired question type.
Check this box to require a question
Align the answers either vertically or
Use pre-filled answers or type in your own
You can assign points to
Allow respondent to fill in their own answer
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - TRUE/FALSE
SAMPLE - YES/NO
Check this box to require a question
Select how you want the answers to appear
Multiple Answers Per Row (checkboxes)
Matrix/Multiple Choice Questions are actually a series of questions, all of which have the same answer scale. Multiple attributes can be evaluated using built-in Likert scales or you can create your own.
1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series.
2) Select the desired question type.
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - MULTIPLE ANSWERS PER ROW (CHECKBOXES)
Check this box to require a question
Type in the desired row names
Use pre-filled answers or type in your own
You can assign points to
Multiple Answers Per Row (dropdown)1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please
refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series. 2) Select the desired question type.
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - MULTIPLE ANSWERS PER ROW (DROPDOWN)
Check this box to require a question
Type row headings
Type column headings Choose which type of
dropdown
Multiple Answers Per Row (Textboxes)1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please
refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series. 2) Select the desired question type.
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - MULTIPLE ANSWERS PER ROW (TEXTBOXES)
Check this box to require a question
Type in row headings
Use pre-filled answers or type in your own
You can assign points to
One Answer Per Row (Option Buttons)1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please
refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series. 2) Select the desired question type.
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - ONE ANSWER PER ROW (OPTION BUTTONS)
Check this box to require a question
Enter row headings
Use pre-filled answers or type in your own
You can assign points to
Rating Scale (numeric)1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please
refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series. 2) Select the desired question type.
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - RATING SCALE (NUMERIC)
Check this box to require a question
Enter the desired rating scale
Enter row headings
Open-Ended Calculated The open ended calculated question type allows you to enter a formula which will calculate the numeric value that displays in the textbox from answers to other questions.
1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series.
2) Select the desired question type.
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
Open-Ended Comments
The open ended comments box allows respondents to enter unlimited text characters. Default value can be set and question can be set as required.
1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series.
2) Select the desired question type.
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - COMMENTS
Open-EndedConstant Sum
The constant sum question allows respondent to enter numbers that would add up to a total value. The minimum, or maximum or required validation is available.
A constant sum question permits collection of "ratio" data, meaning that the data is able to express the relative value or importance of the options (option A is twice as important as option B).
1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series.
2) Select the desired question type.
Check this box to require a question
Use Plain or Rich Text
Set width of answer box
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - CONSTANT SUM
Open-Ended Date
The open ended date question allows respondents to select a date from the date picker, or type in a date. Default value of current date can be set and question can be set as required.
1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series.
2) Select the desired question type.
Check this box to require a question
If desired, add a total value
Enter Row Headings
If desired, adjust the width of the answer box
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - DATE
Open-Ended NumberNumber - The open ended number question type allows respondents to enter numeric answers. Number masking formats are available for: dollars, euros, decimal, general numeric, etc. This format also will be used in the export files. Default value can be set and question can be set as required.
1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series.
2) Select the desired question type.
Check this box to require a question
If you have a min and max value you can enter them here.
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - NUMBER
Open-Ended One Line
The open ended one line allows respondents to enter text answers limited to 255 characters. Default value can be set and question can be set as required. This can be used when you want only two to three word answers.
1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series.
2) Select the desired question type.
Check this box to require a question
If you have a min and max value you can enter them here.
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - ONE LINE
Open-Ended One or More Lines
The open ended one or more lines can have one or two rows for text entry answers. You can mention your criteria or the characters needed.
1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series.
2) Select the desired question type.
Check this box to require a question
Set desired width of answer box
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).
5) Click “Save” when finished.
SAMPLE - ONE OR MORE LINES
Open-Ended RankingThe ranking question allows respondents to numerically rank answer options.
1) Click to Insert a question in your survey (to know how to insert a question, please refer to the video “Creating a Survey” in our series.
2) Select the desired question type.
Check this box to require a question
Enter row headings
3) Type in the text of the question in the available field.
4) Enter any desired validation options (validation options are same for both true/false and yes/no questions).