{"id":263,"date":"2013-06-06T10:14:27","date_gmt":"2013-06-06T10:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.survio.com\/?p=263"},"modified":"2021-10-20T06:38:34","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T06:38:34","slug":"how-to-create-a-survey-survey-question-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-en.survio.com\/tips-and-tricks\/how-to-write-a-good-questionnaire-2-the-questions","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Right Way to Create a Questionnaire, Part 2\u2014The Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this piece we\u2019ll be describing the basic question types used in questionnaires, and their special traits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Question Types Used in Questionnaires<\/b><\/h2>\n

A questionnaire is a data collection method used in quantitative research. It utilizes questions that describe a particular research problem. To\u00a0compose an effective questionnaire, you need to know the different types of questions and their specifics.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Basic Question Types:<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \n \t
  1. Open<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  2. Semi-closed<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  3. Closed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Open<\/h3>\n

    Open questions primarily include those where only a text answer is offered. They are made for use in analyzing special \u00a0answers that can only be expressed in words.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

    Example<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/em><\/em>\n

    <\/p>\n

    \"Open\n<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

    Semi-closed<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Semi-closed questions are appropriate when you need to obtain both a specific answer and a text answer. The text answer is usually defined as a separate answer at the end of a list. Respondents pick it if none of the other answers suit them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

    Example:<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>\n

    <\/p>\n

    \"Semi-closed\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

    Closed<\/h3>\n

    Closed questions do not offer a chance to specify an answer using a text description. Closed questions include special question types that are useful for exploring variables with a specific set of possible properties.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

    Example:<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>\n

    <\/p>\n

    \"Closed\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

    Special Question Types<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The most common special question types are certain forms of closed and semi-closed questions. They are special in that they let you capture respondents\u2019 answers in the form of various variables (we advise on\u00a0<\/span>how to define variables<\/span><\/a> in a separate article). Special question types include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n

      \n \t
    1. Dichotomous<\/span><\/li>\n \t
    2. Likert scales<\/span><\/li>\n \t
    3. Item lists<\/span><\/li>\n \t
    4. Item ordering<\/span><\/li>\n \t
    5. Question grids<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Dichotomous Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n

      Closed dichotomous questions are those with only two answers. They serve for unambiguously distinguishing some trait, experience, or opinion of each respondent.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

      Example:<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>\n

      <\/p>\n

      \"Dichotomous\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

      Likert scales<\/b><\/h3>\n

      Likert scales are useful for studying and measuring respondents\u2019 stances. They are most often used for determining respondents\u2019 levels of satisfaction or agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

      Example:<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>\n

      <\/p>\n

      \"Likert\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

      Item-list Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n

      Item lists are a type of closed question where respondents are offered multiple answers, out of which they can pick one or more options.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

      Example:<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>\n

      <\/p>\n

      \"Likert\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

      Item-ordering Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n

      This question type is used for ordering answers by the importance that a respondent places upon them. Generally they are ordered via numbers or by moving the individual answers themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

      Example:<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>\n

      <\/p>\n

      \"Item-ordering\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

      Question Grids<\/b><\/h3>\n

      Question grids are among the largest questions. They cover multiple parameters in a single block. Question grids are useful when you need to obtain multiple answers about the same variable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

      Example:<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>\n

      <\/p>\n

      \"Question\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

      In a separate article, we describe how to create high-quality, effective questionnaires that are easy for respondents to handle.<\/p>\n

      If you have any questions, suggestions, or remarks (on this series or otherwise), please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us via<\/b> Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, G+<\/a> or by e-mail<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      \n

      Glossary<\/h2>\n
        \n \t
      • Respondent\u00a0<\/b>–\u00a0a survey participant who answers questions<\/span><\/li>\n \t
      • Variable\u00a0<\/b>–\u00a0a property that you are measuring, which can be expressed via specific values<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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