Code rotation
To avoid any interview bias, it is possible to rotate the codes of a question, so that the codes are re-ordered each time the question is shown in an interview, according to pre-defined rules. To do this, you must set code rotation on each question where it is required. During the interview the question codes […]
Questionnaire routing
Question routing lets you ask only the questions that are relevant to a respondent, and skip any that are not relevant. This helps keep the questionnaire short and engaging, which helps improve response rates. Routing is also known as skip logic or branch logic. Routing rules are used to set up routing. There are three […]
Using masking
You can mask (hide) code boxes of single- or multiple-response questions. You can use a static mask to always hide code boxes, for example, if you have a grid question and wish to hide some responses for some grid elements. You can use a dynamic mask if you want to hide code boxes according to […]
Introduction to patterns
Patterns are used to define the format of the data that a participant should enter when they are completing the questionnaire. In data entry, patterns are used to In filters and derived variables, you can Snap XMP Desktop is supplied with a library of pre-defined Patterns. You can also create your own using the Patterns […]
Setting valid ranges on a question
You can add an expression in the Valid field of a variable so that the respondent can only enter data which matches the expression. For complex expressions it is better to use patterns. The expression must be a list or range of possible values. These can be limited range For example, 1 TO 5 or […]
Setting the response type
When you create a question, a default response type is set for the question style. You can change the response type according to the question style and the requirements of the questionnaire. Multi-choice, Single choice and Grid questions Response Description Multiple A Single Choice, Multi choice or Grid question where the respondent can select one […]
Introduction to survey logic
Survey logic includes setting the response type (if you did not do so when creating the question) to specify whether respondents can enter a single choice, multiple choices, free text, dates etc. setting up routing to direct respondents through the questions in different ways according to how they asked previous questions setting up patterns to […]
Constructing a survey from a SurveyPak
The Survey Constructor Wizard allows you to build a survey based on a survey in a SurveyPak. The survey may be an embedded survey that you have added or a survey template. SurveyPaks can contain one or more survey templates. These are a quick and easy way of building a survey containing pre-defined questions. Survey […]
Adding a language to your SurveyPak
When you first create a SurveyPak, you specify the language it is created in. If you wish to create a SurveyPak which has multiple languages in it, you need to create all those languages within the SurveyPak before you add the questions to it. Open the SurveyPak in Edit mode by clicking . Select Add […]
Managing SurveyPaks
Opening a SurveyPak Creating a new SurveyPak Cloning a SurveyPak You can copy an existing SurveyPak. You can then make changes to the new version while leaving the old one untouched. Adding a password Once you have defined your questions, you may wish to prevent other people from editing them by using a password to […]