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Algemeen

Op deze pagina worden alle beschikbare vraagtypes opgesomd, het is een beginpunt om voor een vraagtype gedetailleerde uitleg te vinden.

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!

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.

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 Labelsets. 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 CSS opmaak vragen

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

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An array allows you to create a set of subquestions. Each of them uses the same set of answer options. For example, you can use this question type when you need feedback on several aspects of a particular product.

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Array (5 point choice)

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It is an array type that is prefilled with answer choices. An 1 to 5 scale is used. A "No answer" answer option is automatically added if the question is not mandatory.

Hint: If you need scales other than 5 points, use the general array question type.


Example: Array 5 point choice example.zip

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Array (10 point choice)

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It is an array question type that is prefilled with answer choices on a 1 to 10 scale. A "No answer" answer option is automatically added if the question is not mandatory.

Hint: If you need to use another scale, change the question type to the general array question type.

Example: Array 10 point choice example.zip

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Array (Yes/No/Uncertain)

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It is an array question type that is prefilled with the following answer choices: "Yes", "No", and "Uncertain". You can also add a "No answer" choice if the question is not mandatory.


Example: Array Yes No Uncertain Example.zip

The "No answer" option is displayed if the question is not mandatory.
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Array (Increase/Same/Decrease)

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It is an array type that is prefilled with the following answer choices: "Increase", "Same", and "Decrease". A "No answer" answer option is automatically added if the question is set to be not mandatory.

Example: Array increase decrease example.zip

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Array by column

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This question type is the same as an array, except the subquestion and answer axes are swapped.


Example: Array by column example.zip

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Array dual scale

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This question type provides two scales of answer options for each subquestion. A heading can be set for each scale from the question display options:



You can also set a special question attribute to use this question type with dropdown boxes:



Example 1: Dual Scale Example.zip

Example 2: Dual Scale Dropdown Example.zip

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Array (Numbers)

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This question types allows survey administrators to a create large arrays with numbered dropdown boxes with a set of subquestions on the "y-axis", and another set of subquestions on the "x-axis".


You can also set a special question attribute to use this question type with checkboxes:



Example 1: Example_Array_Numbers

Example 2: Example_Array_Numbers_Checkboxes

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Array (Text)

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The Array (Text) question type allows for an array of text boxes with a set of subquestions as the "y-axis", and another set of subquestions as the "x-axis".


Example: Array_Texts_Example_text.zip

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Mask questions

Due to a lack of better word we define all questions where the input of answers is predefined as 'mask questions'.

Date

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This question type can be used to ask for a certain date, time or a combination of both date and time. The values can be selected by the participants either from a popup calendar or from dropdown boxes. Validation, minimum, and/or maximum dates can be chosen by the survey administrator. Various date and time formats are supported.

Example: Example_Date_Time.zip

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File upload

The file upload question type can be used to collect file(s) from a user in response to a question. For example, a company with employment opportunities could use this question type to request the candidate to submit/upload his or her updated CV, as well as any other scanned documents in the employment survey.


Example: File upload question type.zip

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Gender

This question type collects gender information ("Male" or "Female") from the respondents.

Example: Gender question type.zip

The "No answer" option is displayed if the question is not mandatory.

You may also add a "No answer" choice if the question is not mandatory.

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Language switch

This question type allows the user to change the language of the survey. Users can choose from a dropdown list, the language in which they wish to have the survey questions displayed.

The dropdown list includes the base language (which is selected when the survey is created for the first time) and the additional ones (they can be edited from the general settings panel).

Example: Language switch question type

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Numerical input

This question types asks the survey participant to enter a single number.



Example: Question_example_numerical_input.zip.

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Multiple numerical input

This question type is a variation of the "Numerical input" question type. It allows multiple text boxes to be created, each of them allowing the survey respondents to enter only numbers. Each text box corresponds to an subquestion, the subquestion text being the label for the input.



Example: Multiple_numerical_input_question_type_example.zip

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Ranking

This question type allows you to present your survey participants a list of possible answers/options, which they may then rank according to their preferences.



Example: Question type ranking.zip.

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Text display

This question type does not collect any input from the respondent. It just simply displays text. It can be used to provide further instructions or a design break in the survey.

Please note that you can write in the text of this question also html or javascript. In this way, you can use this question for other purposes.



Example: Text_display_example.zip

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Yes/No

Survey administrators can collect "Yes" or "No" responses from the respondents with the help of this question type.



Example: Yes/No question type example.

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Equation

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 Hint: Unlike all other question types, if an equation is hidden, it is still computed, its value being stored in the database.


 Hint: Equation question type allow to assign a value to another Question. See how to use assignment Operator.


  No HTML tag can be saved in the database due to security concerns.


This question type lets the author create an equation (e.g., a calculation or tailored report) and save it in a database variable. Equations can use any syntax supported by ExpressionScript. If you are handling numeric values make sure that you use the advanced question setting "Numbers only" as explained below.

You may find below an example on how to use this question type:




Example: Limesurvey_survey_BMIsample.lss.zip.

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Multiple choice questions

Sometimes you want the participan to mark more than one answer option in the same question; this is achieved using checkboxes.

Multiple choice

This question type can collect input of multiple selections through checkboxes.



Example: Multiple choice question type example.

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Multiple choice with comments

This question type can collect input of multiple selections through checkboxes, while allowing the user to provide additional comments.


Example: Multiple choice with questions example.zip

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Single choice questions

Single choice questions are those where the participant can only pick a single predefined answer option.

5 point choice

This question shows a horizontal 1 to 5 scale from where the survey participants can select a single answer option.



Example: Single choice question example.zip

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List (Dropdown)

This question type collects input from a dropdown list menu. You can also create subcategories within this list by making use of the "Category separator" attribute.



Example: List dropdown question.zip

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List (Radio)

This question type collects input from a list of radio buttons.


Example: List_radio_example.zip

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List with comment

This question type displays a list of radio buttons, while allowing the participants to provide a additional comment with their submission.


Example: List_with_comment_example.zip

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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.

Short free text

This question type collects a single line of text input.


Example: Short_free_text_question.zip

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Long free text

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This question type collects multiple lines of text input.



Example: Long_free_text_example.zip

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Huge free text

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This question type collect multiple lines of text input, allowing more text to be typed in.



Example: Huge_free_text_example.zip

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Multiple short text

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This question type is a variation on the "Short Text" question type which allows more than one text entry per question. The user first defines the question and can then add additional text boxes by adding 'Answers'. Each answer becomes the label of the new text box.



Example: Multiple_short_text_example.zip

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