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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).

5) Click “Save” when finished.

SAMPLE - RANKING

Check this box to require a question

Enter row headings