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Closed question

Closed questions provide respondents with predefined answer options to choose from. This question type offers various display modes and configuration options to suit different survey needs.

Creating a closed question​

To create a closed question, select the closed question type from the question menu. You can configure various aspects of the question including display modes, answer options, and special behaviors.

Basic configuration​

Excluding from pairing​

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If this is a recruiting question at the beginning of the questionnaire, you can exclude it from pairing to prevent it from affecting other question relationships.

Display a visual​

You can add visual elements to enhance the question presentation and make it more engaging for respondents.

Answer modes​

Classic mode​

The classic mode displays answers as a standard list of options. Respondents can select one answer by default.

Multi Choice option

When enabled for classic mode, respondents can select multiple answers from the available options. You can set up a minimum number of required answers to ensure sufficient data collection.

Collect appearance​

CATA mode (check all that apply)​

CATA mode allows you to set up several columns (1 to 5) for more complex response structures. This is useful for matrix-style questions or when you need to organize answers in multiple categories.

Multi Choice option

CATA mode inherently supports multiple selections, and you can further configure minimum/maximum answer requirements.

Collect appearance​

Slider mode​

Slider mode presents answers as an interactive slider control, allowing respondents to select values along a continuous scale. This is particularly useful for rating or measurement questions where precise positioning matters.

Collect appearance​

Stepper mode​

Stepper mode displays answers with increment/decrement controls, allowing respondents to adjust their selection using step-by-step navigation. This mode is ideal for numeric inputs or ordered selections.

Collect appearance​

Stars mode​

The stars mode creates a rating question where respondents rate items from 1 to 5 stars.

Collect appearance​

Additional option

You can also add a sixth value presented as a checkbox below the stars for additional options like "Not applicable" or "Don't know."

Answer management​

List of answers​

You can manage your answer list in several ways:

  • Copy-paste lists directly from Word or Excel
  • Delete unwanted answers
  • Move answers up or down to reorder them
  • Edit individual answer text

Random order​

Reduce bias

Enable this option to show answers in a random order to each respondent, reducing order bias in responses.

Generate preset answers​

Use the preset generator to quickly create:

  • Standard answer sets
  • Numerical scales
Time saver

This feature enables input of all answers/items in one operation, saving time when creating common question types.

Advanced answer configuration​

Edit answer parameters​

Each answer can be individually configured using the "Edit answer's parameters" menu:

  • Text modification: Change the answer text
  • Tag management: Add or modify tags for answer categorization
  • Screen-out: Mark answers that should end the survey
  • Free field: Allow users to type their own answer
  • Exclusive: Set the answer as mutually exclusive with others
  • Quotas: Enable quota management for this specific answer

Quota management​

Sample composition

When quotas are enabled, use the slider to set percentage-based quotas for individual answers, helping you achieve your desired sample composition.

Automatic reclassification​

Numeric field for reclassification​

Enable "Display a numeric field for automatic reclassification" to allow automatic categorization of numeric responses. Choose between:

Intervals​

Respondents enter a numerical value in a free field, which gets automatically reclassified into predefined ranges.

Important validation rule

Values must contain 2 numbers to be valid.

  • ❌ Incorrect: "Less than 18 years old"
  • ✅ Correct: "0-18"

Lists​

Respondents enter a value that gets matched against predefined lists.

Example

If someone answers "50" as a department number, they'll be automatically assigned to "Normandy" because "50" is part of the Normandy department list.

Advanced features​

Tag management​

You can organize and categorize your answers using a comprehensive tag system.

Organization benefits

Tags help you organize answers logically and make it easier to manage complex questionnaires with many answer options.

Adding tags to answers​

  • Add custom tags to individual answers for better categorization
  • Use descriptive tag names that reflect the content or purpose of the answer
  • Multiple tags can be assigned to a single answer

Sorting by tags​

  • Sort your answer list by tags to group related answers together
  • Filter answers based on specific tags to quickly find what you need
  • Organize your questionnaire structure more efficiently

Automatic mode​

In automatic mode, the question doesn't appear on screen. Instead, the algorithm randomly assigns one of the potential responses to each respondent.

Example

If potential responses are 1, 2, and 3, each respondent gets a randomly assigned response.

Important requirement

This function must be used with conditions and is typically combined with advanced logic for complex survey flows.