Question Types
RomaScript supports a comprehensive range of question types to meet all your research needs. Choose the right question type to collect accurate and meaningful data.
1. Single Choice
Allows respondents to select exactly one option from a list of choices. Ideal for questions with mutually exclusive answers.
Best used for
- Yes/No questions
- Demographic questions (gender, age group, etc.)
- Questions with only one correct or applicable answer
2. Multiple Choice
Enables respondents to select multiple options from a list. You can set minimum and maximum selection limits.
Best used for
- Product feature preferences
- Brand awareness (aided recall)
- Questions where multiple answers apply
3. Rating Scales
Allows respondents to rate items on a numerical scale. Commonly used for measuring attitudes, satisfaction, or agreement.
Best used for
- Customer satisfaction ratings
- Product quality assessments
- Importance or priority rankings
4. Likert Scale
Measures the degree of agreement or disagreement with statements. Typically uses a 5-point or 7-point scale.
Best used for
- Attitude measurement
- Opinion surveys
- Perception studies
5. Open-Ended Text Entry
Provides a text box for respondents to enter free-form responses. Can be single-line or multi-line.
Best used for
- Feedback and suggestions
- Detailed explanations
- Exploratory research
6. Rank Order
Asks respondents to arrange items in order of preference, importance, or priority.
Best used for
- Feature prioritization
- Brand preference studies
- Understanding relative importance
7. Matrix Questions
Displays multiple questions or items in a grid format with shared response options. Available in three formats:
Matrix – Single Choice
Each row allows only one selection across columns.
Matrix – Multiple Choice
Each row allows multiple selections across columns.
Matrix – Text Entry
Each row has a text input field for open-ended responses.
Best used for
- Rating multiple attributes
- Comparing multiple brands or products
- Efficiently collecting structured data
8. Constant Sum
Requires respondents to allocate a fixed number of points across multiple options, showing relative importance or distribution.
Best used for
- Budget allocation studies
- Market share analysis
- Understanding proportional preferences
9. SEC (Socio-Economic Classification)
A specialized question type for demographic profiling based on socio-economic status, commonly used in market research.
Best used for
- Demographic segmentation
- Target audience profiling
- Market stratification studies
10. Slider
An interactive slider that allows respondents to select a value along a continuous scale.
Best used for
- Visual rating scales
- Price sensitivity studies
- Collecting numerical inputs in an engaging way
11. File Upload
Allows respondents to upload files, images, or documents as part of their response.
Best used for
- Receipt submissions
- Creative concept testing with image uploads
- Document verification studies
12. Date & Time
Captures date and/or time information through an intuitive date picker interface.
Best used for
- Event scheduling questions
- Purchase date tracking
- Timeline-based research
13. Net Promoter Score (NPS)
A specialized 0–10 scale question for measuring customer loyalty and satisfaction using the industry-standard NPS methodology.
Best used for
- Customer loyalty measurement
- Brand advocacy studies
- Recommendation likelihood tracking
