A Polarity Scale question, or semantic differential, is used to obtain responses on a sliding scale between two extremes. When you add a polarity scale to a questionnaire, you can use a single question to ask about one or more aspects, qualities, or perceptions about that item at the same time. Each scale becomes a Sub-question since each one will have a unique response.
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1. Building a Polarity Scale
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2. Using Sliders
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3. Using Radio Buttons
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4. Analyzing Polarity Questions
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On the Results page, responses are presented in Intensity mode, or the degree to which respondents moved away from the center toward one side of the scale or another.
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5. Using Filters
Note: In the survey widget, the scale ranges from 100 on one side to 100 on the other side, with 200 steps in total. However, in the filters on the stats page, the scale is expressed from -100 to 100. |
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