Table of Radio Buttons Question Type

What is this?

The table of radio buttons question allows respondents to select a single criteria (column header) about each item listed in the left most column (row header). This question type is a convenient way to display multiple radio button questions that share the same possible answers.

When would I use this?

An example of a Table of Radio Buttons question could be, “Please select your favorite way to eat each ice cream flavor”. The row headers could say: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. The column headers could say: in a cup, in a cone, or as a milkshake. Respondents would only be able to select one column header choice for each ice cream flavor. If you have a long list of column headers, you can select to have the column headers repeat for respondent ease of use.

How does this Report?

Reporting Example

Inside of a summary report, you can view all of the data in a single element by using the “Table” element display. Otherwise, you can view individual rows of data using a pie or bar chart.

Exporting Example

The CSV/XLS export will assign a column within the spreadsheet for each row and column combination within the Table of Radio Buttons. You’ll see above that it will first show you the row header, then the column header, and then the Table of Radio Buttons question itself. It will then display the reporting value of the column the respondent selected. If a respondent has left a cell in the question blank, inside the CSV/EXCEL export, it will be represented by a blank cell as well.

Special Features

If you have a long list of row headers, a Table of Radio Buttons allows you make it easier for the respondent to remember what column headers they had by repeating them as they scroll through the table.

Articles Related to Table of Radio Buttons Question Type

To learn more about the specifics of this particular question type, please see the links below:

• Tutorial: Question Types: Table of Radio Buttons