How to Run a No-Conjoint Survey
Use Conjoint Survey as a simple survey or survey-experiment platform without conjoint tasks.
The Short Version
Use Conjoint Survey as a simple survey or survey-experiment platform without conjoint tasks. A practical way to begin is to start a new survey from the consent and questions screen, then edit the default informed-consent block. Finish by making sure you publish the respondent URL. The full walkthrough below explains each part in order.
Is This Guide for You?
Researchers who need a standard questionnaire, message experiment, or video-rating study.
Follow These Steps
Work through these 6 steps at your own pace. The wording is intentionally practical, and you can return to the checklist at the end when you are ready to review your work.
- Start a new survey from the consent and questions screen.
- Edit the default informed-consent block.
- Turn off conjoint choice tasks if the study is only a questionnaire or survey experiment.
- Add survey questions and experiments if needed.
- Preview the full flow.
- Publish the respondent URL.
What This Helps You Accomplish
Many projects only need survey questions and random assignment. No-conjoint mode keeps the workflow light while retaining exports, diagnostics, and paper-ready tables.
A Quick Confidence Check
- Confirm the first page has clear instructions.
- Use one question per page when stimuli are long.
- Check outcome coding before exporting results.
- Use Word Tables for quick article drafts.
Common Questions
Can I use this guide if I am new to this?
Yes. Researchers who need a standard questionnaire, message experiment, or video-rating study. Follow the steps in order, start with a small test, and use the final checklist before you field or report anything important.
What is the simplest way to get started?
Begin by start a new survey from the consent and questions screen. Next, edit the default informed-consent block. You do not need to perfect every setting before running a small preview or pilot.
How do I know when I am ready?
Use the confidence check above. In particular: Confirm the first page has clear instructions. Use one question per page when stimuli are long. Check outcome coding before exporting results. Use Word Tables for quick article drafts. When the decision is consequential, keep your study documentation and ask a qualified colleague or methods reviewer to examine the design as well.
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