Array (Numbers)

Array (Numbers)

Overview

The Array (Numbers) question type displays a matrix of dropdowns with numbered options. Sub-questions can be placed on both the y-axis and the x-axis.

Click the + button in the top bar and choose Array (Numbers) from the Array group.

Features

Checkbox Alternative:

In the Advanced tab of the question settings panel, a Checkbox layout question attribute lets you display this question type with checkboxes instead of dropdowns.

Related Question Types

  • Array (Point choice) - Each sub-question is rated on a shared scale of answer options you define yourself, with an automatic "No answer" option for non-mandatory questions
  • Array (Texts) - Similar matrix layout but with text input boxes instead of dropdowns
  • Array by column - Functions like standard arrays but with reversed axes for sub-questions and answers
  • Array dual scale - Presents two parallel answer scales for each sub-question

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