How to Save Reusable Questions
Store commonly used demographic or baseline questions for repeated use across projects.
The Short Version
Store commonly used demographic or baseline questions for repeated use across projects. A practical way to begin is to create or edit a pre-treatment question, then click Add to Prewritten Question List. Finish by making sure you use the trash icon to remove an old item from the reusable list without changing questions already added to surveys. The full walkthrough below explains each part in order.
Is This Guide for You?
Researchers with a continuing research agenda who ask the same covariates across studies.
Follow These Steps
Work through these 5 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.
- Create or edit a pre-treatment question.
- Click Add to Prewritten Question List.
- In this or a future survey, click the saved question under Add a common question to add an editable copy.
- Edit that copy in the normal question editor.
- Use the trash icon to remove an old item from the reusable list without changing questions already added to surveys.
What This Helps You Accomplish
Reusable questions reduce mistakes and keep measures consistent across a research program.
A Quick Confidence Check
- Save standard party ID, ideology, age, race, education, income, and gender items.
- Review wording for each study context.
- Do not reuse sensitive questions without checking IRB language.
Common Questions
Can I use this guide if I am new to this?
Yes. Researchers with a continuing research agenda who ask the same covariates across studies. 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 create or edit a pre-treatment question. Next, click Add to Prewritten Question List. 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: Save standard party ID, ideology, age, race, education, income, and gender items. Review wording for each study context. Do not reuse sensitive questions without checking IRB language. 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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