Screening Question

Screening is a foundational step in the research process and is crucial for ensuring the integrity and success of a study. By meticulously selecting participants who meet predefined criteria, researchers can enhance the quality of their data, reduce biases, and ensure they reach the right target audience.

Benefits of Effective Screening

Improved Data Quality: By selecting participants who closely match the study criteria, researchers can obtain more accurate and reliable data.

Reduced Bias: Proper screening minimizes the risk of bias, ensuring that the study sample is representative of the target population.

Resource Efficiency: Effective screening helps in focusing resources on suitable participants, reducing wastage and improving the overall efficiency of the research process.

How to add a screening question?

Step 1: Log in to the platform to be redirected to the dashboard.

Step 2: Click the "Create Study" icon located on the left side of the navigation bar.

Step 3: Select "Quantitative Study" and click the "Start from Scratch" button to create a new study.

Step 4: Click the '+' icon to add your preferred survey block to the study.

Step 5: In the properties panel, toggle the screening question option and configure it according to your preferences.

Screening Question Supported Survey Blocks:

 

1.Checkbox Question

Exact Selection Criteria:

Passing Criteria:

  • The test passes only if all the valid options are selected.
  • None of the invalid options are selected.

Failing Criteria:

  • The test fails if any invalid option is selected.
  • The test fails if any valid and invalid options are selected together.
  • The test fails if only one valid option is selected.

At Least Selection Criteria:

Passing Criteria:

  • The test passes if all valid options are selected, regardless of whether any invalid options are selected.

Failing Criteria:

  • The test fails if at least one valid option is not selected.
  • The test fails if only invalid options are selected.

 

2.Dropdown Question

 

Selection Criteria (Single Select):

Passing Criteria:

  • Pass if any one of the valid options is selected.

Failing Criteria:

  • Fail if none of the valid options are selected.

Selection Criteria  (Multi-Select):

Passing Criteria:

  • Pass if all valid options are selected.
  • Pass if one valid option is selected.

Failing Criteria:

  • Fail if none of the valid options are selected.
  • Fail if a combination of valid and invalid options is selected.

 

3.Likert Scale Question

Selection Criteria:

Passing Criteria:

  • Pass if the selected range lies within the configured qualify range.

Failing Criteria:

  • Fail if the selected range does not lie within the configured qualifying range.

 

4.Star Rating Question

Selection Criteria:

Passing Criteria:

  • Pass if the selected number of stars is equal to and above the configured qualifying ranges.

Failing Criteria:

Fail if the selected number of stars is less than of below the configured qualifying ranges.

 

5. Multiple Choice Question

Selection Criteria:

Passing Criteria:

  • Pass if any one of the valid options is selected.

Failing Criteria:

  • Fail if none of the valid options are selected.

 

Note:

  • The 'exact' and 'atleast' validation options for screening question is currently supported only for the checkbox question.
  • Screening can be added be added in any place and the flow can be customised according to your needs.