Limit Number of Answer Choices

If you need to place a limit on the total number of answer choices respondents can select, use the "Limit Number of Answer Choices" feature. Let’s take an example: Q. What are your reasons for purchasing a smartphone? Like to use Internet without PC Music player and camera are more user friendly than that on a conventional phone Makes using Internet easier than with a conventional phone More interesting apps than a PC People in my circle use smartphones Favorable pricing If you’d like respondents to select the 3 answer choices that are most relevant to them, here’s how to do it: Set a limit on the answer choices (in this case, Exactly: 3).

You’ll need to make sure to indicate in your question text/instructions the maximum number of answer choices that respondents must select. This feature applies to the following question types: Choice – Multiple Answer Checkboxes Points Question – Multiple Answer Checkboxes To use this feature: Log in to your SurveyMethods account. Go to My Surveys >> Design >> Insert New Question.

Select the question types: Choice – Multiple Answer Checkboxes or Points Question – Multiple Answer Checkboxes.