Blog Topic: Rating Scale

A Decision Tree for Picking the Right Type of Survey Question

May 25, 2021

Crafting survey questions involves thinking first about the content and then about the format (form follows function). Earlier, we categorized survey questions into four content types (attribute, behavior, ability, or sentiment) and four format classes (open-ended, closed-ended static, closed-ended dynamic, or task-based). As with any taxonomy, there are several ways to categorize response options (e.g.,

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Classifying Survey Questions into Four Content Types

May 11, 2021

In architecture, form follows function. In survey design, question format follows content. Earlier we described four classes of survey questions. These four classes are about the form, or format, of the question (e.g., open- vs. closed-ended). But before you can decide effectively on the format, you need to choose the content of the question and

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Quant or Qual Research? 27 Words to Help You Decide

April 13, 2021

When approaching a UX research project, one of the first things to consider is the method. And UX research has many methods. Methods can be categorized as quantitatively focused (e.g., A/B tests) or qualitatively focused (e.g., interviews). Most UX research methods can collect both qualitative and quantitative data. For example, surveys often collect both closed-ended

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Seven Reasons Survey Questions Are Answered Incorrectly

April 6, 2021

Surveys are an essential method for collecting data. But like all research methods, surveys have their limitations. Unless the survey is administered by a facilitator, a respondent has only the survey’s instructions, questions, and response options for guidance. Earlier we wrote about ways to improve the clarity of your questions and certain words to watch

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Seven Reasons People Misinterpret Survey Questions

March 23, 2021

Like in all research methods, many things can go wrong in surveys, from problems with sampling to mistakes in analysis. To draw valid conclusions from your survey, you need accurate responses. But participants may provide inaccurate information. They could forget the answers to questions or just answer questions incorrectly. One common reason respondents answer survey

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Exploring Another Alternate Form for the UMUX-Lite Usefulness Item

March 16, 2021

When thinking about user experiences with websites or software, what is the difference between capabilities and functions? Is there any difference at all? In software engineering, a function is code that takes inputs, processes them, and produces outputs (such as a math function). The word capability doesn’t have a formal definition, but it most often

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Nine Words to Watch for When Writing Survey Questions

February 23, 2021

In UX research, both studies and surveys contain a lot of questions. Getting those questions right can go a long way in improving the clarity and quality of the findings. For example, we’ve recently written about how to make survey questions clearer. And while there are many stories of how the change of a single

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Evaluating NPS Significance Tests with Real-World Data

February 16, 2021

The Net Promoter Score (NPS) is widely used by organizations. It’s often used to make high-stakes decisions on whether a brand, product, or service has improved or declined. Net Promoter Scores are often tracked on dashboards, and any changes (for better or worse) can have significant consequences: adding or removing features, redirecting budgets, even impacting

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Evaluating NPS Confidence Intervals with Real-World Data

January 19, 2021

The Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a popular business metric used to track customer loyalty. It uses a single likelihood-to-recommend (LTR) question (“How likely is it that you will recommend our company to a friend or colleague?”) with 11 scale steps from 0 (Not at all likely) to 10 (Extremely likely). In NPS terminology, respondents

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Five Reasons to Use Open-Ended Questions

January 12, 2021

Despite the ease with which you can create surveys using software like our MUIQ platform, selecting specific questions and response options can be a bit more involved. Most surveys contain a mix of closed-ended (often rating scales) and open-ended questions. We’ve previously discussed 15 types of common rating scales and have published numerous articles in

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