When to Use Ranking Questions
Ranking questions are best used when you need to understand relative preferences rather than just yes/no answers or ratings. This question type works well for prioritizing features, gauging user preferences, or comparing options effectively. It’s especially useful in scenarios like:
- Identifying which product features users value most.
- Understanding what factors influence customer decisions.
- Prioritizing project tasks or business initiatives.
- Gathering feedback on event planning, such as ranking speakers or sessions.
Adding a Ranking Question to Your Survey
Adding a Ranking question in QPoint Survey is simple and intuitive. You can either click on the Ranking question type in the left sidebar to add it to your survey, or drag and drop it into the questions list sidebar at your preferred position.
Customizing Your Ranking Question
Once added, you should:
- Enter the question prompt (e.g., Rank the following features in order of importance).
- Add a list of items for respondents to rank by clicking on "Add option" or simply by pressing Enter after each answer.
- Adjust settings as needed. You can also randomize answers to minimize order bias and even lock certain answers so they always appear in the same position for each respondent.
How Respondents Interact with Ranking Questions
Once the survey is live, respondents can reorder the listed items by dragging and dropping them in the preferred order. The QPoint Survey automatically records their ranked choices.
Example: Using Ranking Questions
Imagine you are a product manager looking to refine a new software update. You want to know which features matter most to your users. With a Ranking question, you can ask:
This data helps you prioritize what to develop next based on real user preferences.
Final Thoughts
The Ranking question type in QPoint Survey is a powerful tool for collecting preference-based feedback. With easy setup and intuitive respondent interaction, it’s a must-have for surveys that need clear prioritization insights.