Survey Question Formats
Survey questions may take the following formats. For any format other than open text, you can associate a question with a choice set.
Format |
Description |
---|---|
Single response |
Radio buttons present multiple options. Only one can be selected. |
Single response with other |
Like single response, except one option is Other. That option permits text to be entered. |
Single response drop down list |
A list of values presents multiple options. Only one can be selected. |
Multiple choice list |
A scrolling list presents multiple options. Any number can be selected. |
Check all that apply |
Check boxes present multiple options. Any number can be selected. |
Check all that apply with other |
Like check all that apply, except one option is Other. This option permits text to be entered. |
Rating on scale |
Radio buttons present a range of values. Only one can be selected. |
Numeric allocation |
A number is entered for each of several options, quantifying each in comparison with the others. |
Open text |
A text box permits free-form text to be entered. |