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Score Display

In brief, the Score Display question type is essentially what it says, a score display. The question type can be used primarily for either tallying a score in an online quiz, or for calculating of financial. A Score Display comes into good use when the Score for each variable or choice in, say, a Multiple Choice question has a value.

Score Display Question Type

Figure 5.1 Score Display Question Type

Display Options
Display Options Description
  1. Display side-by-side
 Display side-by-side: This option allows for you to display the question type beside another question. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Append to previous question
 This question type will be appended to the question directly before it. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. Width
 You can adjust the width based on a percentage. By default, the value is 100%.

Checkbox Grid

Similar to other grids, you have the same types of options available, such as specifying scores for answers, and forcing variables to be unique. The display options are similar to other grids in FluidSurveys.. Similar to other grids, you have the same types of options available, such as specifying scores for answers, and forcing variables to be unique. The display options are similar to other grids in FluidSurveys.

Survey Title

Figure 5.1 Checkbox Grid Question Type

Display Options
Display Option Description
  1. Make First Column Static
 Forces the first column to always be present. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. 1st Column Size.
 Adjusts the first columns width. By default, this option is 30%
  1. Display side-by-side.
 This option allows for you to display the question type beside another question as seen in the image to the left. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. Append to previous question
 The question is attached to the question which precedes it in the survey. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Width
 You can adjust the width based on a percentage. By default, the value is 100%.
  1. Show Borders
 Show borders around the question type. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. Alternate Background Color
 Each row will be an alternate color. By default, this option is disabled.
Options
Options Description
  1. Randomize Variables
 Selecting this option will randomize the choices within the Checkbox question type on each survey refresh. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Alphabetize Variables
 Choices within your Checkbox will follow alphabetization (A-Z). By default, this option is disabled
  1. Force Unique
 Force a choice in a column to remain unique. No two options in a column can be identical. By default, this option is disabled.

N-atrix

The N-Atrix Question type allows for any question type to exist on any given row, such as text response, dropdown, checkboxes or radio buttons. A typical use for such a question type, is asking for detailed personal information where the types of questions can range between the available types (Dropdown for title, Text area for Name, or a Checkbox/Radio Button for types of phone numbers, or contact times). To change the question type of a row, click on the “Variables” on the left-hand side, and select “Switch to type”

N-Atrix Question Type

Figure 5.1 N-Atrix Question Type

Display Options
Display Option Description
  1. 1st Column Size
 Adjusts the first columns width. By default, this option is 30%
  1. Display side-by-side
 Display side-by-side: This option allows for you to display the question type beside another question. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Append to previous question
 This question type will be appended to the question directly before it. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. Width
 You can adjust the width based on a percentage. By default, the value is 100%.

A n-atrix has the following Question Choices available

  • Switch to type
  • Optional
  • Multiline

Drill Down

Drill Down questions allow respondents to select an answer by narrowing down their choice from a general category to a specific category. For example, you could first have respondents select which state they reside in, and then select which city within that state they reside in.

Drill Down Question Type

Figure 5.1 Drill Down Question Type

Display Options
Display Option Description
  1. Appearance
 By default, Default (Vertical) is selected. The available appearance choices are dropdown, and likert. They appear exactly as their respective parts.
  1. Randomize choices
 Selecting this option will randomize the choices within the Checkbox question type on each survey refresh. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Alphabetize choices
 Choices within your Checkbox will follow alphabetization (A-Z). By default, this option is disabled
  1. Display side-by-side
 Display side-by-side: This option allows for you to display the question type beside another question. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Append to previous question
 This question type will be appended to the question directly before it. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. Width
 You can adjust the width based on a percentage. By default, the value is 100%.
Options
Options Description
  1. Optional
 Unchecking this option forces the question to be answered when the user is filling out your survey. By default, this option is enabled

3D Matrix

Similar to the N-Atrix question type, a 3D Matrix question can have different question types within each column. A 3D Matrix question is an amazing source of information when you are trying to get as much information within one question, in so far that the reports generated by responses for a 3D Matrix are broken up into pieces, as seen in the example under section 130.2

3D Matrix Question Type

Figure 5.1 3D Matrix Question Type

Display Options
Display Option Description
  1. Make First Column Static
 Forces the first column to always be present. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. 1st Column Size.
 Adjusts the first columns width. By default, this option is 30%
  1. Top left Label
 Attaches a label to the top left of the 3D Matrix. By default, this option is blank.
  1. Sum Label
 The label, Total, will reside beside numeric validation, if any, to indicate the Total. By default, this option is “Total”
  1. Display side-by-side.
 This option allows for you to display the question type beside another question as seen in the image to the left. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. Append to previous question
 The question is attached to the question which precedes it in the survey. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Width
 You can adjust the width based on a percentage. By default, the value is 100%.
  1. Show Borders
 Show borders around the question type. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. Alternate Background Color
 Each row will be an alternate color. By default, this option is disabled.
Options
Options Description
  1. Randomize Variables
 Selecting this option will randomize the choices within the Checkbox question type on each survey refresh. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Alphabetize Variables
 Choices within your Checkbox will follow alphabetization (A-Z). By default, this option is disabled
  1. Force Unique
 Force a choice in a column to remain unique. No two options in a column can be identical. By default, this option is disabled.

Semantic Differential

A Semantic Differential question allows respondents to rate a variable, or set of variables, on a scale of choices such as “Y to X” or “Very Unsatisfied to Very Satisfied”. The labels are shown at either ends of the question, and the choices are shown horizontally.

This is a great question type to use if you want respondents to rank a specific, or set of items. For example, if you wanted to know how customers felt about your customer service and affordability on a scale of “Very Poor to Great”, you could use a Semantic Differential question.

Semantic Differential Question Type

Figure 5.1 Semantic Differential Question Type

Display Options
Display Option Description
  1. 1st Column Size.
 Adjusts the first columns width. By default, this option is 30%
  1. Display side-by-side.
 This option allows for you to display the question type beside another question as seen in the image to the left. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. Append to previous question
 The question is attached to the question which precedes it in the survey. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Width
 You can adjust the width based on a percentage. By default, the value is 100%.
  1. Show Borders
 Show borders around the question type. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. Alternate Background Color
 Each row will be an alternate color. By default, this option is disabled.
Options
Options Description
  1. Randomize Variables
 Selecting this option will randomize the choices within the Checkbox question type on each survey refresh. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Alphabetize Variables
 Choices within your Checkbox will follow alphabetization (A-Z). By default, this option is disabled
  1. Force Unique
 Force a choice in a column to remain unique. No two options in a column can be identical. By default, this option is disabled.

File Upload

File upload questions allows respondents to upload files alongside their responses. For example, a respondent could upload their resume, a video, pictures, etc. There’s no limit on the type of file that can be uploaded, or on the number of files.

In analytics, the survey administrator will have the option of viewing, or downloading, the uploaded file.

File Upload Question Type

Figure 5.1 File Upload Question Type

Display Options
Display Option Description
  1. Display side-by-side.
 This option allows for you to display the question type beside another question as seen in the image to the left. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. Append to previous question
 The question is attached to the question which precedes it in the survey. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Width
 You can adjust the width based on a percentage. By default, the value is 100%.
Options
Options Description
  1. Optional
 Unchecking this option forces the question to be answered when the user is filling out your survey. By default, this option is enabled
  1. Upload to another server
 Selecting this option will allow for you to upload any files the user provides to an entirely different server, separate from FluidSurveys

Net Promoter

The Net Promoter question type is a fast and easy way for an organization to obtain their Net Promoter Score ®

It appears as a likert scale and can be inserted anywhere within a survey. The question asks respondents to rate how likely they’d be to recommend your offering to a friend, on a scale of “Not Likely at All to Very Likely”.

In Analytics, your Net Promoter Score ® is automatically calculated by taking the % of people who gave you a score of 9 or 10 (promoters) and subtracting the % of people who gave you a score of 0-6 (detractors).

Net Promoter Question Type

Figure 5.1 Net Promoter Question Type

Display Options
Display Option Description
  1. Flip choice order
 Change the wording for the Left Label and Right Label
  1. Display side-by-side.
 This option allows for you to display the question type beside another question as seen in the image to the left. By default, this option is disabled.
  1. Append to previous question
 The question is attached to the question which precedes it in the survey. By default, this option is disabled
  1. Width
 You can adjust the width based on a percentage. By default, the value is 100%.
Options
Display Option Description
  1. Optional
 Unchecking this option forces the question to be answered when the user is filling out your survey. By default, this option is enabled

Hidden Field

Hidden fields are questions that are only visible to the survey creator while editing the survey. They do not appear to respondents; however, the contents do appear in Analytics alongside responses.

Hidden fields can store existing information, trigger survey logic, etc.

A Possible Use Case

A survey creator might have a variety of information about their respondents already in their records, such as their name, age, phone number, etc. Since they already have this information, there’s no need to ask for it in the survey.

However, they may want to trigger survey logic based on some of this information. For example, show respondents in different age groups different questions.

They can now pipe information from their contact list into a hidden field(s), and then create a branching condition based on it. In this case, they could say: If hidden field is 18 years old, show Question 1.

Hidden Field Question Type

Figure 5.1 Hidden Field Question Type

Timer

Timer questions are perfect for tablets, or even for online quizzes, that allow for you to time exactly when an individual started their survey, and how long it took for them to complete it.

Timer Question Type

Figure 5.1 Timer Question Type

JavaScript

While FluidSurveys provides the ability to include your own JavaScript code, the process in which to encapsulate them was an unfortunate event. Before, Javascript could be added to any section, eg., Survey Title, Extra Description, Question Variables/Choices, etc. As a survey grows in size, this could cause raise for concern due to having to pinpoint a speciifc piece of code.

However, the JavaScript question type now allows for all code to reside under 1 location. The JavaScript question type is perfect for those who are deeply engrained with JavaScript knowledge.

The JavaScript question type provides the following:

  • You can now collect your JavaScript code into a single place for each page of your survey, making it easier to locate and work with,
  • We’ve included a built-in JavaScript editor complete with syntax highlighting,
  • You can use our JavaScript builder to easily modify the core components of the question types on your current survey page, and,
  • Administrators can show/hide the JavaScript code in preview mode!

Warning

This question type has the potential to cause serious error to your survey if the individual does not fully understand JavaScript. Please be careful when making any changes to your survey when adjusting the JavaScript.

Javascript Question Type

Figure 5.1 JavaScript Question Type

Display Options (Respectively to figure above)
Options Description
  1. Piper
 While the act of locating a question types ID can be cumbersome or confusing to some, the piper will alleviate the need to play search party. You can pipe data from your survey into your JavaScript code to play with.
  1. Script
 All JavaScript code goes here
  1. Expand Code Area
 Clicking this button will increase the coding area size
  1. Toggle Builder Window
 Show & Hide the JavaScript builder, which provides the ability to build quick blocks of code
  1. Undo
 Undo the last action. This action can be clicked ad-infinitum until the entire coding area is cleared.
  1. Redo
 Redo the last action. This action can be clicked ad-infinitum until the entire coding area is restored.
  1. Clear
 Clear all code within this question type

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