DropDownSelect

The 'DropDownSelect' question allows the respondent to select one option from up to 15 choices. All of the choices are displayed within a drop-down menu list. This select type question is useful when you are required to minimise the amount of form space used. An optional 'Other' box may be added allowing the respondent to enter an alternative choice.

This question type functions the same as a ' SingleInput' question type, as only one option can be selected from the drop-down menu list. The only difference is the display of the answer choices.

Have a look at this question type in an example form.

Question Settings

Choices: Edit and add the response choices by entering each selection in a new input box. Up to 15 choices can be added.

Add an Other box: Add an 'Other' box for the respondent to input an extra selection of their choice. The other box 'Label' and the 'Size' (measured in characters up to 99) can both be edited.

Randomise Choices: Enable this option to present the choices in a random order every time the question is presented. This will minimise question order bias and improve overall data quality.

Uses Cases

Simple Selection List

A small amount of choices can be displayed in this question type and the respondent can simply select one from the choices available. This question type works well when a straight-forward question is asked and no further detail is needed e.g.

Question: Are you over 18 years old?

Answers: Yes or No

Agreement

A short single answer is occasionally needed when a form has a lot of textual input questions throughout. When asking the form respondent to answer a question, it is common to provide them with three answer choices that agree, disagree or one that is a neutral option towards the statement. A quick answer can be gathered from the respondent and data reports can be produced easily for this type.