The question list window has an extra bar ('button bar') to add and delete questions and to add answers. These functions can also be accessed in the menu bar via the item dialogue.
Creating a new question
You can make a new question by clicking on the New question button in the button bar. After this, proceed as follows:
| · | enter the question text;
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| · | select the question type and press the 'Enter' key on your keyboard;
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| · | enter the possible answers;
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| · | edit the question properties.
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You can switch between these functions using the mouse or by using the TAB-key on your keyboard.
Figure 3: Question list.
Page break
A page break can be inserted after any question. The questions up to the page break are presented to a respondent. When the respondent clicks on the next button in a dialogue, the next set of questions is presented.
Enter the question text
Obviously, each question has a question text. This is the actual question you ask to the respondent. The question text starts right next to the question number. The first item that is selected when adding a new question is the question text.
Select the question type
The Metatude Dialogue Designer allows you to create eight different types of questions. It is also possible to enter an introduction where you can provide additional information that doesn't require a response. You can select the question type on the right side of the application using the drop down menu.
| Note: Each question type has its own interface. In the next chapter we will show you the different question types, how to set the right properties and how to enter possible answers.
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Enter the possible answers
Below the question text there is space to enter possible answers. If there are no answers entered yet, then this space is not visible. Just press 'Enter' after you enter the question text or the question type. The application will automatically create space for any possible answers.
You can change the sequence of answers by dragging individual answers with the mouse. You can drag an answer by clicking on the circle or square positioned in front of the answer. You can even drag answers to another question. To copy an answer, drag the question while holding the CTRL-button down.
Edit the question properties
Many of the question types also have question options that can be set. These properties determine the form of the question or make it possible to create a special answer category. The question properties differ for the different question types. For each question, you can choose the Must answer option. If this option is selected, then a respondent must answer this question before the dialogue is submitted, or the next set of questions is presented. The next chapter will explain the question properties associated with each question.