Inquisit Language ReferenceThe other attribute adds an "other" option to multiple choice survey items that allows respondents to freely enter their own choice if none of the predetermined choices fit.
<checkboxes> <radioButtons> <dropdown> <listbox>
or
/ other = textbox| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| caption | string | A string serving as caption for the other option. |
| textbox | textbox | A textbox item to use for the other option. |
In some cases, it is difficult to anticipate all of the possible responses for a multiple choice item. The other item allows participants to enter their own option if none of the others fit. For example, a survey that asks voters to select a candidate might include the other optino to account for write ins.
The following shows a radioButton survey item that allows respondents to enter their favorite flavor of ice cream if it is not on the list:
<radioButton ratingquestion>
/ caption = "What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?"
/ options=["chocolate", "vanilla", "mint chip", "chunk monkey", "pistaccio"]
/ other="other flavor"
</radioButton>