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This page shows a visual overview of all available question types and it is meant as a starting point to get to detailed information about every question type. | This page shows a visual overview of all available question types and it is meant as a starting point to get to detailed information about every question type. | ||
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By the way, the LimeSurvey download package includes a sample survey which includes all question types. You'll find it in your /docs/demosurveys-Directory - import it and test it out! | By the way, the LimeSurvey download package includes a sample survey which includes all question types. You'll find it in your /docs/demosurveys-Directory - import it and test it out! | ||
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<div class="simplebox">'''Hint:''' In LimeSurvey a survey consists of question groups which contain one or more question. So you have to '''create a question group first''' before you can add questions to your survey.</div> | <div class="simplebox">'''Hint:''' In LimeSurvey a survey consists of question groups which contain one or more question. So you have to '''create a question group first''' before you can add questions to your survey.</div> | ||
=Subquestions= | =Subquestions= <!--T:6--> | ||
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The concept of subquestions is new to LimeSurvey version 1.90 or later. Although subquestions existed before that in LimeSurvey they were named differently and were mostly covered by [[Label sets]]. With LimeSurvey 1.90 they are now clearly visible, definable, and logically structured. | The concept of subquestions is new to LimeSurvey version 1.90 or later. Although subquestions existed before that in LimeSurvey they were named differently and were mostly covered by [[Label sets]]. With LimeSurvey 1.90 they are now clearly visible, definable, and logically structured. | ||
==An explanation of subquestions== | ==An explanation of subquestions== <!--T:8--> | ||
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Usually a question only has answers. But there are certain question types (like the Array question type) which are basically a subset of questions where each subquestion can be answered by the survey participant (often by using a predefined scale of answer options). | Usually a question only has answers. But there are certain question types (like the Array question type) which are basically a subset of questions where each subquestion can be answered by the survey participant (often by using a predefined scale of answer options). | ||
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[[File:F_AFL.png]] | [[File:F_AFL.png]] | ||
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A more complex example is the question type 'Array of texts' where the respondent has to enter values for combinations. In that case the value entered by the respondent is the 'answer' and the two scales on the array are two scales of subquestions. | A more complex example is the question type 'Array of texts' where the respondent has to enter values for combinations. In that case the value entered by the respondent is the 'answer' and the two scales on the array are two scales of subquestions. | ||
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[[File:SC_MFT.png]] | [[File:SC_MFT.png]] | ||
=Styling questions= | =Styling questions= <!--T:13--> | ||
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It is possible to generally edit the question layout/design by using CSS. You can find more information at [[The template editor|#Styling_questions_with_CSS|styling questions with CSS]] | It is possible to generally edit the question layout/design by using CSS. You can find more information at [[The template editor|#Styling_questions_with_CSS|styling questions with CSS]] | ||
=Question types= | =Question types= <!--T:15--> | ||
==Arrays== | ==Arrays== <!--T:16--> | ||
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The Array question type (sometimes referred to as ''Array Multi Flexible'') further extends the List question type. Using this question type a matrix can be displayed in which columns are represented by subquestion and the same answer options are shown for each row. The text of the question can be either a specific question or a description. | The Array question type (sometimes referred to as ''Array Multi Flexible'') further extends the List question type. Using this question type a matrix can be displayed in which columns are represented by subquestion and the same answer options are shown for each row. The text of the question can be either a specific question or a description. | ||
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In terms of output there is no difference in how responses are stored compared to question type 'List(Radio). In both cases the given answer is stored in its separate column in the result table. | In terms of output there is no difference in how responses are stored compared to question type 'List(Radio). In both cases the given answer is stored in its separate column in the result table. | ||
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Beside the most flexible array types 'Array', 'Array (Text)' and 'Array (Numbers)' LimeSurvey also supports a number of convenience array types which have predefined answer options. | Beside the most flexible array types 'Array', 'Array (Text)' and 'Array (Numbers)' LimeSurvey also supports a number of convenience array types which have predefined answer options. | ||
=== Array=== | === Array=== <!--T:20--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Array|more about the Array question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Array|more about the Array question type...]] | ||
=== Type A: Array (5 point choice)=== | === Type A: Array (5 point choice)=== <!--T:23--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (5 point choice)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (5 point choice)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Array (5 point choice)|more about the 5 point choice Array question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Array (5 point choice)|more about the 5 point choice Array question type...]] | ||
=== Type B: Array (10 point choice)=== | === Type B: Array (10 point choice)=== <!--T:26--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (10 point choice)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (10 point choice)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Array (10 point choice)|more about the 10 point choice Array question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Array (10 point choice)|more about the 10 point choice Array question type...]] | ||
=== Type C: Array (Yes/No/Uncertain)=== | === Type C: Array (Yes/No/Uncertain)=== <!--T:29--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Yes-No-Uncertain)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Yes-No-Uncertain)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Array (Yes-No-Uncertain)|more about the Yes/No/Uncertain Array question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Array (Yes-No-Uncertain)|more about the Yes/No/Uncertain Array question type...]] | ||
=== Type E: Array (Increase/Same/Decrease)=== | === Type E: Array (Increase/Same/Decrease)=== <!--T:32--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Increase-Same-Decrease)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Increase-Same-Decrease)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Array (Increase-Same-Decrease)|more about the Increase/Same/Decrease Array question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Array (Increase-Same-Decrease)|more about the Increase/Same/Decrease Array question type...]] | ||
=== Type H: Array by column=== | === Type H: Array by column=== <!--T:35--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array by column",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array by column",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Array by column|more about the Array by column question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Array by column|more about the Array by column question type...]] | ||
=== Type : - Array dual scale=== | === Type : - Array dual scale=== <!--T:38--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array dual scale",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array dual scale",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Array dual scale|more about the Array dual scale question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Array dual scale|more about the Array dual scale question type...]] | ||
=== Array (Numbers)=== | === Array (Numbers)=== <!--T:41--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Numbers)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Numbers)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Array (Numbers)|more about the numbers Array question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Array (Numbers)|more about the numbers Array question type...]] | ||
===Array (Text)=== | ===Array (Text)=== <!--T:44--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Texts)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Texts)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question Type - Array (Texts) |more about the text Array question type...]] | Find out [[Question Type - Array (Texts) |more about the text Array question type...]] | ||
==Mask questions== | ==Mask questions== <!--T:47--> | ||
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Due to a lack of better word we define all questions where the input of answers is predefined as 'mask questions'. | Due to a lack of better word we define all questions where the input of answers is predefined as 'mask questions'. | ||
=== Type D: Date=== | === Type D: Date=== <!--T:49--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Date",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Date",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question Type - Date |more about the Date question type...]] | Find out [[Question Type - Date |more about the Date question type...]] | ||
===File upload=== | ===File upload=== <!--T:52--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - File upload",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - File upload",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question Type - File upload |more about the Date question type...]] | Find out [[Question Type - File upload |more about the Date question type...]] | ||
===Type G: Gender=== | ===Type G: Gender=== <!--T:55--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Gender",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Gender",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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You may also add a "No answer" choice if the question is not mandatory. | You may also add a "No answer" choice if the question is not mandatory. | ||
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Find out [[Question Type - Gender |more about the Gender question type...]] | Find out [[Question Type - Gender |more about the Gender question type...]] | ||
===Language switch=== | ===Language switch=== <!--T:59--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Language switch",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Language switch",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Language switch|more about the Language switch question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Language switch|more about the Language switch question type...]] | ||
===Type N: Numerical input=== | ===Type N: Numerical input=== <!--T:62--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Numerical Input",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Numerical Input",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question Type - Numerical Input |more about the Numerical Input question type...]] | Find out [[Question Type - Numerical Input |more about the Numerical Input question type...]] | ||
===Multiple numerical input=== | ===Multiple numerical input=== <!--T:65--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple Numerical Input",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple Numerical Input",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question Type - Multiple Numerical Input |more about the Multiple numerical input question type...]] | Find out [[Question Type - Multiple Numerical Input |more about the Multiple numerical input question type...]] | ||
===Type R: Ranking=== | ===Type R: Ranking=== <!--T:68--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Ranking",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Ranking",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question Type - Ranking |more about the Ranking question type...]] | Find out [[Question Type - Ranking |more about the Ranking question type...]] | ||
===Type X: Text display=== | ===Type X: Text display=== <!--T:71--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Text display",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Text display",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Text display|more about the Text display question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Text display|more about the Text display question type...]] | ||
===Type Y: Yes/No=== | ===Type Y: Yes/No=== <!--T:74--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Yes-No",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Yes-No",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Yes-No |more about the Yes/No question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Yes-No |more about the Yes/No question type...]] | ||
===Equation=== | ===Equation=== <!--T:77--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Equation",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Equation",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Equation|more about the Equation question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Equation|more about the Equation question type...]] | ||
==Multiple choice questions== | ==Multiple choice questions== <!--T:80--> | ||
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Sometimes you want the participan to mark more than one answer option in the same question; this is achieved using checkboxes. | Sometimes you want the participan to mark more than one answer option in the same question; this is achieved using checkboxes. | ||
===Type M: Multiple choice=== | ===Type M: Multiple choice=== <!--T:82--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple choice",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple choice",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Multiple choice|more about the Multiple choice question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Multiple choice|more about the Multiple choice question type...]] | ||
===Multiple choice with comments=== | ===Multiple choice with comments=== <!--T:85--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple choice with comments",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple choice with comments",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Multiple choice with comments|more about the Multiple choice with comments question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Multiple choice with comments|more about the Multiple choice with comments question type...]] | ||
==Single choice questions== | ==Single choice questions== <!--T:88--> | ||
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Single choice questions are those where the participant can only pick a single predefined answer option. | Single choice questions are those where the participant can only pick a single predefined answer option. | ||
===Type 5: 5 point choice=== | ===Type 5: 5 point choice=== <!--T:90--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - 5 point choice",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - 5 point choice",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - 5 point choice|more about the 5 point choice question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - 5 point choice|more about the 5 point choice question type...]] | ||
===Type !: List (Dropdown)=== | ===Type !: List (Dropdown)=== <!--T:93--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - List (Dropdown)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - List (Dropdown)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - List (Dropdown)|more about the List Dropdown question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - List (Dropdown)|more about the List Dropdown question type...]] | ||
===Type L: List (Radio)=== | ===Type L: List (Radio)=== <!--T:96--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - List (Radio)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - List (Radio)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - List (Radio)|more about the List Radio question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - List (Radio)|more about the List Radio question type...]] | ||
===Type O: List with comment=== | ===Type O: List with comment=== <!--T:99--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - List with comment",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - List with comment",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question Type - List with comment |more about the List with comment question type...]] | Find out [[Question Type - List with comment |more about the List with comment question type...]] | ||
==Text questions== | ==Text questions== <!--T:102--> | ||
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LimeSurvey provides a number of possible variations of the standard text field. All of these can be defined further using the [[Advanced question settings]] which permit to restrict the number of characters as well as the size of the field. | LimeSurvey provides a number of possible variations of the standard text field. All of these can be defined further using the [[Advanced question settings]] which permit to restrict the number of characters as well as the size of the field. | ||
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Furthermore text input can be validated by [[Using regular expressions]]. | Furthermore text input can be validated by [[Using regular expressions]]. | ||
===Type S: Short free text=== | ===Type S: Short free text=== <!--T:105--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Short free text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Short free text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Short free text|more about the Short free text question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Short free text|more about the Short free text question type...]] | ||
===Type T: Long free text=== | ===Type T: Long free text=== <!--T:108--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Long free text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Long free text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Long free text|more about the Long free text question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Long free text|more about the Long free text question type...]] | ||
===Type U: Huge free text=== | ===Type U: Huge free text=== <!--T:111--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Huge free text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Huge free text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE} | ||
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Find out [[Question type - Huge free text|more about the Huge free text question type...]] | Find out [[Question type - Huge free text|more about the Huge free text question type...]] | ||
===Type Q: Multiple short text=== | ===Type Q: Multiple short text=== <!--T:114--> | ||
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{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple short text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}<br/>{INCLUDE}Find out [[Question type - Multiple short text|more about the Multiple short text question type...]] | {INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple short text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}<br/>{INCLUDE}Find out [[Question type - Multiple short text|more about the Multiple short text question type...]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:38, 7 April 2013
General
This page shows a visual overview of all available question types and it is meant as a starting point to get to detailed information about every question type.
By the way, the LimeSurvey download package includes a sample survey which includes all question types. You'll find it in your /docs/demosurveys-Directory - import it and test it out!
Subquestions
The concept of subquestions is new to LimeSurvey version 1.90 or later. Although subquestions existed before that in LimeSurvey they were named differently and were mostly covered by Label sets. With LimeSurvey 1.90 they are now clearly visible, definable, and logically structured.
An explanation of subquestions
Usually a question only has answers. But there are certain question types (like the Array question type) which are basically a subset of questions where each subquestion can be answered by the survey participant (often by using a predefined scale of answer options).
A more complex example is the question type 'Array of texts' where the respondent has to enter values for combinations. In that case the value entered by the respondent is the 'answer' and the two scales on the array are two scales of subquestions.
Styling questions
It is possible to generally edit the question layout/design by using CSS. You can find more information at #Styling_questions_with_CSS|styling questions with CSS
Question types
Arrays
The Array question type (sometimes referred to as Array Multi Flexible) further extends the List question type. Using this question type a matrix can be displayed in which columns are represented by subquestion and the same answer options are shown for each row. The text of the question can be either a specific question or a description.
In terms of output there is no difference in how responses are stored compared to question type 'List(Radio). In both cases the given answer is stored in its separate column in the result table.
Beside the most flexible array types 'Array', 'Array (Text)' and 'Array (Numbers)' LimeSurvey also supports a number of convenience array types which have predefined answer options.
Array
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Array question type...
Type A: Array (5 point choice)
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (5 point choice)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the 5 point choice Array question type...
Type B: Array (10 point choice)
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (10 point choice)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the 10 point choice Array question type...
Type C: Array (Yes/No/Uncertain)
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Yes-No-Uncertain)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Yes/No/Uncertain Array question type...
Type E: Array (Increase/Same/Decrease)
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Increase-Same-Decrease)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Increase/Same/Decrease Array question type...
Type H: Array by column
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array by column",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Array by column question type...
Type : - Array dual scale
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array dual scale",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Array dual scale question type...
Array (Numbers)
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Numbers)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the numbers Array question type...
Array (Text)
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Array (Texts)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the text Array question type...
Mask questions
Due to a lack of better word we define all questions where the input of answers is predefined as 'mask questions'.
Type D: Date
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Date",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Date question type...
File upload
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - File upload",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Date question type...
Type G: Gender
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Gender",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
You may also add a "No answer" choice if the question is not mandatory.
Find out more about the Gender question type...
Language switch
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Language switch",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Language switch question type...
Type N: Numerical input
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Numerical Input",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Numerical Input question type...
Multiple numerical input
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple Numerical Input",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Multiple numerical input question type...
Type R: Ranking
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Ranking",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Ranking question type...
Type X: Text display
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Text display",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Text display question type...
Type Y: Yes/No
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Yes-No",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Yes/No question type...
Equation
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Equation",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Equation question type...
Multiple choice questions
Sometimes you want the participan to mark more than one answer option in the same question; this is achieved using checkboxes.
Type M: Multiple choice
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple choice",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Multiple choice question type...
Multiple choice with comments
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple choice with comments",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Multiple choice with comments question type...
Single choice questions
Single choice questions are those where the participant can only pick a single predefined answer option.
Type 5: 5 point choice
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - 5 point choice",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the 5 point choice question type...
Type !: List (Dropdown)
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - List (Dropdown)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the List Dropdown question type...
Type L: List (Radio)
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - List (Radio)",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the List Radio question type...
Type O: List with comment
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - List with comment",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the List with comment question type...
Text questions
LimeSurvey provides a number of possible variations of the standard text field. All of these can be defined further using the Advanced question settings which permit to restrict the number of characters as well as the size of the field.
Furthermore text input can be validated by Using regular expressions.
Type S: Short free text
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Short free text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Short free text question type...
Type T: Long free text
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Long free text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Long free text question type...
Type U: Huge free text
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Huge free text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}{INCLUDE}
Find out more about the Huge free text question type...
Type Q: Multiple short text
{INCLUDE(page="Question type - Multiple short text",start="!Short description",stop="---")}
{INCLUDE}Find out more about the Multiple short text question type...