In Qatalyst, there are a variety of question Blocks which you can add to your studies and conduct user research. You can also create questionnaires around your user research using the survey blocks available. Gather responses and later see the results in the form of charts in your study and analyse the respondent's responses. In this article, we will explore the different question types available on Qatalyst and how you can use them to gather valuable insights.
The question blocks are divided into the following categories:
Survey Blocks
In the Survey section, you will find the different question types you can add to your study and gather quantitative data.
1. Checkbox Question: In this question type, the respondent can select multiple responses from the given list of options. In User Research, checkbox questions can be used to gather feedback on feature preferences, content preferences, or user behaviour patterns.
Question Example:
2. Context Screen: A context screen refers to a specific page that provides background information, instructions, or context to respondents before they begin responding to the questions in the study.
3. Thumb Up/Down: Thumbs Up/Down questions provide a binary choice for respondents to indicate their agreement or disagreement. They are useful for quickly assessing sentiment or preference.
Question Example:
4. Likert Scale: This question type involve respondents rating a particular attribute or experience on a numerical scale. In UX research, likert scale questions are effective for measuring attitudes, satisfaction levels, or preferences.
Question Example:
5. Multiple Choice Question: This question type provide respondents with a set of predefined options, and they can select a single choice. In UX research, multiple-choice questions are useful for gathering structured feedback and understanding user preferences.
Question Example:
6. Paragraph Question: Paragraph questions prompt respondents to provide detailed and open-ended responses in their own words. This question type is used when you don't want the respondents to give answers from the limited set of options and look for details in the responses.
Question Example:
7. Short Answer Question: This question type require respondents to provide brief responses in their own words. These questions are useful for collecting concise and focused feedback.
Question Example:
8. Smiley Rating: This question type involves respondents selecting a smiley or emoticon that represents their sentiment or satisfaction level. Smiley rating questions are a quick and visually appealing way to gauge user feedback. The smiley question is a 5-point rating scale available in the form of smiley images intended to represent a range of sentiments from negative to positive.
Question Example:
9. Star Rating: Star rating questions ask respondents to rate a particular attribute, feature, or overall experience using a star-based scale. Star ratings provide a familiar and intuitive way for respondents to express their opinions.
Question Example:
10. Consent Block: During the test, testers can easily access and review the contents of the Consent Block, with a simple checkbox affirming that they have read and agreed to the terms and conditions. This feature enhances transparency and ensures that testers are fully informed and compliant throughout the testing process.
How it works?
When creating tests, users can incorporate a Consent Block, where they can add titles and descriptions, or upload files to be used as consent materials.
Unmoderated Blocks
In the Unmoderated section, you will find different types of tests for UX research studies. Here are some of the different types of tests available in the Unmoderated Block:
5-Second Testing Block: 5-Second Testing is a technique for gathering initial impressions and feedback from users. In this test, a prototype/Image/website is displayed to the respondents for 5 seconds, and their responses are gathered to understand what they noticed.
A/B Testing: In this test block, you can add two variations of your website and display each version to users to see which performs better.
Preference Test: In this test block, you can add two or more variations of your website and display each version to users to see which performs better.
Card Sorting : In this test block, you can ask users to organize and categorize content or features, helping to understand how they expect information to be structured within the product.
Tree Testing : This block is a usability testing method used to evaluate the effectiveness of a website or application's navigation structure. You can give tasks to users to find specific items within a hierarchical menu or sitemap, allowing designers to assess the clarity and efficiency of the navigation system.
First Click : This block focuses on users' initial interactions with a website or application interface. It records the first click made by users when attempting to complete a task, providing insights into their instinctive navigation patterns and potential usability issues.
Video Response: This block allows participants to provide feedback or complete tasks by recording themselves via video, offering a rich source of qualitative data on user experiences, preferences, and interactions with the product.
Prototype Testing: This block is a tool used in usability testing to assess the functionality and user experience of interactive mock-ups or prototypes of a product, enabling designers to gather feedback, identify areas for improvement, and iterate on design decisions before final development.
Moderated Blocks
In the Moderated section, you will find the Sessions block which you can add to your study and gather qualitative data.
Sessions Block: This block facilitates direct interactions between a moderator and a participant in usability testing, enabling in-depth discussions, observations, and feedback gathering to uncover user insights, preferences, and pain points with a product or service.
Task Research Blocks
In this section you will find two different types of blocks which you can add to your study and get deeper insights.
1. Mobile App Testing: This block provides a structured environment for evaluating the functionality, usability, and performance of a mobile application across android devices, ensuring a seamless user experience and identifying potential issues for improvement prior to release.
How it works?
To engage in Mobile App testing with Qatalyst, users need to install the Qatalyst App from the Play Store. Once installed, they can effortlessly access and complete tests by simply copying and pasting the test link within the app.
2. Live Website Testing: This block involves evaluating the functionality, usability, and performance of a website in its real-world environment, allowing testers to assess user experience, identify issues, and optimize the site's performance while it is actively accessible to visitors.
In the Checkbox question type, users are presented with a list of options, and they can select one or more options by checking the corresponding checkboxes.
The following are some examples of how checkbox questions can be used in UX research:
Product features: If you're conducting research on a new product, you might use a checkbox question to ask users which features are most important to them. For example, you might ask users to select which features they would like to see in a new smartphone: a larger screen, longer battery life, faster processor, or better camera.
Demographic information: If you're conducting research on a particular group of users, you might use a checkbox question to gather demographic information. For example, you might ask users to select their age range, gender, or occupation.
Usability testing: If you're conducting usability testing on a website or app, you might use a checkbox question to gather feedback on specific features or functions. For example, you might ask users to select which aspects of the navigation menu they find confusing or difficult to use.
Properties
Best Practices
In this type of question, users are presented with a statement or feature and asked to respond with either a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" emoji or icon. The data collected from Thumbs Up/Down questions provides a quick and easy way to gather user feedback and insights.
Properties
Required: Selecting the answer from the list is mandatory; the respondent will not be able to move to another question without answering the question.
Rating Customization: This feature provides you with the ability to customize the icon presented in the question; you can change the icon to "right" or "wrong" and "happy" or "sad"
Examples
The following are some examples of how Thumbs Up/Down questions can be used in UX research:
Feature satisfaction: If you're conducting research on a particular feature of a product, you might use a Thumbs Up/Down question to gather feedback on user satisfaction. For example, you might ask users to respond with a thumbs up or down on whether they find the search functionality on your website useful.
Content engagement: If you're designing a website or app that provides content, you might use a Thumbs Up/Down question to gather feedback on the quality of the content. For example, you might ask users to respond with a thumbs up or down on whether they found a particular article helpful or interesting.
Usability testing: If you're conducting usability testing on a website or app, you might use a Thumbs Up/Down question to gather feedback on specific features or functions. For example, you might ask users to respond with a thumbs up or down on whether they find the checkout process on your e-commerce website easy to use.
Best Practices
When designing Thumbs Up/Down questions, it's important to keep the following best practices in mind:
In this type of question, users are presented with a statement or question and asked to rate their response on a numerical scale, typically ranging from 1 to 10.
The following are some examples of Linear scale rating questions for UX research:
Properties
In this type of question, users are presented with a statement or question and asked to choose one option from a predefined list of answers. The answer choices are presented as radio buttons, which allow the respondent to select one option.
The following are some examples of how MCQs can be used in UX research:
Properties
Best Practices
When designing MCQs, it's important to keep the following best practices in mind:
The paragraph question type is a type of open-ended question used in UX research to gather detailed, qualitative feedback from users. In this question type, respondents are asked to provide a detailed response to a question or prompt in the form of a paragraph. Paragraph questions are useful for gathering detailed feedback, opinions, and suggestions from users, which can help inform the design process and improve the user experience.
Paragraph questions offer several advantages in UX research, including:
Properties
Best Practices
In UX research, short answer questions are open-ended questions that ask participants to provide a brief, free-text response to a specific question.
Examples of short answer questions in UX research include:
Properties
Required: The respondent will not be able to move to another question without answering the question.
Smiley rating questions are a type of rating scale question used in UX research that allows participants to rate their feelings or experiences using a set of emoticons. Smiley rating questions consist of a series of emoticons, ranging from negative to positive expressions, along with a question or statement asking participants to rate their experience. Participants can select the emoticon that best represents their feelings or experience, providing a visual representation of their response.
Examples of smiley rating questions in UX research include:
Properties
Required: The respondent will not be able to move to another question without answering the question.
Best Practices
A star rating question is a type of question that asks participants to rate a product or design on a scale of one to five stars. Participants simply click on the number of stars they wish to give, and the response is recorded. The star rating question can be used for a wide range of research objectives, including measuring user satisfaction, assessing product features, and evaluating overall usability.
Examples of Star Rating Questions in UX Research
Best Practices for Using Star Rating Questions in UX Research
Use a consistent rating scale: Use the same number of stars for all questions to avoid confusion and ensure consistency in the responses.
Consider the context of the question: The context of the question can impact the response. For example, a user may rate the search feature of an e-commerce website higher if they are shopping for a specific product than if they are just browsing.
When you first start creating a study in Qatalyst, you will find some blocks added by default in the study; The welcome block, the error block, and the thank you block. These blocks are created by default, but you can customize them to suit your specific needs.
Welcome Block: The welcome block is the first block that users see when they begin taking your survey. This block is used to introduce the survey and provide instructions to the user. You can customize the welcome block by adding images, videos, or other multimedia elements that will help engage the user.
Thank You Block: The thank you block is displayed when a user completes the test. This block is used to thank the user for their time and provide any relevant information or next steps. You can customize the thank you block by changing the text and the alignment of the elements.
A context screen refers to a specific page that provides background information, instructions, or context to respondents before they begin responding to the questions in the study. The purpose of a context screen is to set the stage, establish the necessary framework, and provide relevant details or instructions that help respondents understand the context and purpose of the research.
Our platform allows you to effortlessly incorporate a context screen before any question block within your study. You can add text as well as images to it and craft a comprehensive and visually engaging context screen.
Step 1: Create a study from scratch or use a template by clicking on the buttons on the dashboard.
Step 2: You will arrive on the welcome page of the study. Use the "+" icon on the left navigation to add blocks.
Step 3: To add a context screen, click on the "+" icon and from the add new block screen select the "Context Screen' option.
Step 4: Once you select the option, a block for the context screen will be added to the study. You can provide instruction/context of the block using this.
This block will appear as an added screen in the study.
A consent block is a dedicated section within your study where you can obtain informed consent from participants before they proceed with the test. It acts like a legal agreement, outlining the details of the study and outlining what's expected from the participant.
Here, you can provide crucial information such as:
By including a consent block, you ensure participants understand the study and give their voluntary agreement before participating.
How to Add a Consent Block: Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Log in to your Qatalyst Account
Upon logging into your Qatalyst account, you will be directed to the dashboard, where you can manage and create studies.
Step 2: Create a New Study
Click the "Create Study" button on the dashboard to initiate a new study. Choose to start from scratch or use an existing template to streamline the process.
Step 3: Add a Consent Block
Once in the study creation interface, click on the "Add New Block" button. From the list of block options, select "Consent Block" to add this feature to your study.
Important Note
Consent block, due to its functionality and purpose of acquiring informed consent, will always be placed before all the questions in the study. You cannot relocate it elsewhere within the study.
Step 4: Customize the Consent Block
In the Consent Block, you have the flexibility to add a title and description. Alternatively, you can upload a PDF file containing your consent materials for thorough documentation.
Preview of text and PDF consent:
As shown above, the Consent Block provides a preview of both text and PDF-based consent materials. This ensures that your testers have a clear understanding of the terms and conditions before proceeding with the test.
Step 5: Publish your study
Once you've finished creating your study by adding other blocks you can go ahead and publish it.
Test Execution
After the welcome block consent block appears, respondents will be prompted to either accept or reject the terms and conditions. If they choose to agree, the test will proceed. In the event of a decline, the study will conclude for the respective tester, ensuring a respectful and consensual testing experience.
The SUS (System Usability Scale) Questionnaire Block allows you to integrate a standardised 10-question instrument into your surveys. This established tool is widely used to evaluate the usability and user experience (UX) of various products, services, and systems. So the SUS block needs to be clubbed with any other UX block.
Understanding SUS Questions:
Each SUS question presents a statement related to the user's experience. Respondents rate their agreement with the statement on a 5-point Likert scale, typically ranging from "Strongly disagree" to "Strongly agree." Here are some examples of SUS statements:
"I think that I would find this system useful for my purposes." "I found the system very easy to use." "I needed the support of a technical person to use this system"
Properties:
SUS Questionnaire Block Results:
The SUS block results are categorized into four metrics: Score, Grade, Acceptance Criteria, and Adjective. The calculations are as follows:
Grade: Based on the score
Acceptance Criteria: Based on the score
Adjective: Based on the score
Clicking on the dropdown arrow reveals a detailed breakdown showing the percentage of testers who selected each option for each question.
Grouping enables researchers to categorize their target audience based on specific criteria, allowing for a detailed comparison of how different user segments interact with a product. This approach helps in understanding the unique needs and behaviors of each group, providing targeted insights.
On the other hand, randomization involves assigning tasks or questions to participants in a random manner. This technique minimizes bias and enhances the reliability of the results, ensuring that any observed differences are attributable to the variables being tested rather than pre-existing participant characteristics.
Here's how you can set this up using our new feature:
Note: Each study can include up to three Grouping and Randomization (G&R) blocks. Within each G&R block, you can create up to three groups, and each group can contain a maximum of five question blocks.
Use Cases:
Properties:
Within each group, you have two options: Randomize and Quota.
Randomize: When enabled, the question blocks within the group are presented in a random order to participants.
Quota: This option prioritizes which questions the participants will encounter. It assigns a weight to each question block based on a percentage scale of 100. The quota percentage must be equally distributed for the study to be published.
In block properties, you have two options:
Group Randomize: Enable this option to randomize the order in which groups are presented to testers.
Group Quota: Use this option to prioritize groups based on assigned quotas. The group with the highest quota weightage will be prioritized for testers.
These options allow you to control how groups are presented to participants, ensuring a structured and balanced approach in your study.
Please note, Randomize and Quota cannot be used simultaneously. Choose one option per group to manage how questions are presented to participants.
Logics:
This ensures participants only see questions relevant to their previous answers, making the process more efficient and accurate. This approach not only streamlines data collection but also enhances user satisfaction by providing a personalized and engaging research interaction.
Note: The drag-and-drop functionality for blocks is disabled when logic is added.
Table of contents
In Qatalyst, there are a variety of question Blocks which you can add to your studies and conduct user research. You can also create questionnaires around your user research using the survey blocks available. Gather responses and later see the results in the form of charts in your study and analyse the respondent's responses. In this article, we will explore the different question types available on Qatalyst and how you can use them to gather valuable insights.
The question blocks are divided into the following categories:
Survey Blocks
In the Survey section, you will find the different question types you can add to your study and gather quantitative data.
1. Checkbox Question: In this question type, the respondent can select multiple responses from the given list of options. In User Research, checkbox questions can be used to gather feedback on feature preferences, content preferences, or user behaviour patterns.
Question Example:
2. Context Screen: A context screen refers to a specific page that provides background information, instructions, or context to respondents before they begin responding to the questions in the study.
3. Thumb Up/Down: Thumbs Up/Down questions provide a binary choice for respondents to indicate their agreement or disagreement. They are useful for quickly assessing sentiment or preference.
Question Example:
4. Likert Scale: This question type involve respondents rating a particular attribute or experience on a numerical scale. In UX research, likert scale questions are effective for measuring attitudes, satisfaction levels, or preferences.
Question Example:
5. Multiple Choice Question: This question type provide respondents with a set of predefined options, and they can select a single choice. In UX research, multiple-choice questions are useful for gathering structured feedback and understanding user preferences.
Question Example:
6. Paragraph Question: Paragraph questions prompt respondents to provide detailed and open-ended responses in their own words. This question type is used when you don't want the respondents to give answers from the limited set of options and look for details in the responses.
Question Example:
7. Short Answer Question: This question type require respondents to provide brief responses in their own words. These questions are useful for collecting concise and focused feedback.
Question Example:
8. Smiley Rating: This question type involves respondents selecting a smiley or emoticon that represents their sentiment or satisfaction level. Smiley rating questions are a quick and visually appealing way to gauge user feedback. The smiley question is a 5-point rating scale available in the form of smiley images intended to represent a range of sentiments from negative to positive.
Question Example:
9. Star Rating: Star rating questions ask respondents to rate a particular attribute, feature, or overall experience using a star-based scale. Star ratings provide a familiar and intuitive way for respondents to express their opinions.
Question Example:
10. Consent Block: During the test, testers can easily access and review the contents of the Consent Block, with a simple checkbox affirming that they have read and agreed to the terms and conditions. This feature enhances transparency and ensures that testers are fully informed and compliant throughout the testing process.
How it works?
When creating tests, users can incorporate a Consent Block, where they can add titles and descriptions, or upload files to be used as consent materials.
Unmoderated Blocks
In the Unmoderated section, you will find different types of tests for UX research studies. Here are some of the different types of tests available in the Unmoderated Block:
5-Second Testing Block: 5-Second Testing is a technique for gathering initial impressions and feedback from users. In this test, a prototype/Image/website is displayed to the respondents for 5 seconds, and their responses are gathered to understand what they noticed.
A/B Testing: In this test block, you can add two variations of your website and display each version to users to see which performs better.
Preference Test: In this test block, you can add two or more variations of your website and display each version to users to see which performs better.
Card Sorting : In this test block, you can ask users to organize and categorize content or features, helping to understand how they expect information to be structured within the product.
Tree Testing : This block is a usability testing method used to evaluate the effectiveness of a website or application's navigation structure. You can give tasks to users to find specific items within a hierarchical menu or sitemap, allowing designers to assess the clarity and efficiency of the navigation system.
First Click : This block focuses on users' initial interactions with a website or application interface. It records the first click made by users when attempting to complete a task, providing insights into their instinctive navigation patterns and potential usability issues.
Video Response: This block allows participants to provide feedback or complete tasks by recording themselves via video, offering a rich source of qualitative data on user experiences, preferences, and interactions with the product.
Prototype Testing: This block is a tool used in usability testing to assess the functionality and user experience of interactive mock-ups or prototypes of a product, enabling designers to gather feedback, identify areas for improvement, and iterate on design decisions before final development.
Moderated Blocks
In the Moderated section, you will find the Sessions block which you can add to your study and gather qualitative data.
Sessions Block: This block facilitates direct interactions between a moderator and a participant in usability testing, enabling in-depth discussions, observations, and feedback gathering to uncover user insights, preferences, and pain points with a product or service.
Task Research Blocks
In this section you will find two different types of blocks which you can add to your study and get deeper insights.
1. Mobile App Testing: This block provides a structured environment for evaluating the functionality, usability, and performance of a mobile application across android devices, ensuring a seamless user experience and identifying potential issues for improvement prior to release.
How it works?
To engage in Mobile App testing with Qatalyst, users need to install the Qatalyst App from the Play Store. Once installed, they can effortlessly access and complete tests by simply copying and pasting the test link within the app.
2. Live Website Testing: This block involves evaluating the functionality, usability, and performance of a website in its real-world environment, allowing testers to assess user experience, identify issues, and optimize the site's performance while it is actively accessible to visitors.
In the Checkbox question type, users are presented with a list of options, and they can select one or more options by checking the corresponding checkboxes.
The following are some examples of how checkbox questions can be used in UX research:
Product features: If you're conducting research on a new product, you might use a checkbox question to ask users which features are most important to them. For example, you might ask users to select which features they would like to see in a new smartphone: a larger screen, longer battery life, faster processor, or better camera.
Demographic information: If you're conducting research on a particular group of users, you might use a checkbox question to gather demographic information. For example, you might ask users to select their age range, gender, or occupation.
Usability testing: If you're conducting usability testing on a website or app, you might use a checkbox question to gather feedback on specific features or functions. For example, you might ask users to select which aspects of the navigation menu they find confusing or difficult to use.
Properties
Best Practices
In this type of question, users are presented with a statement or feature and asked to respond with either a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" emoji or icon. The data collected from Thumbs Up/Down questions provides a quick and easy way to gather user feedback and insights.
Properties
Required: Selecting the answer from the list is mandatory; the respondent will not be able to move to another question without answering the question.
Rating Customization: This feature provides you with the ability to customize the icon presented in the question; you can change the icon to "right" or "wrong" and "happy" or "sad"
Examples
The following are some examples of how Thumbs Up/Down questions can be used in UX research:
Feature satisfaction: If you're conducting research on a particular feature of a product, you might use a Thumbs Up/Down question to gather feedback on user satisfaction. For example, you might ask users to respond with a thumbs up or down on whether they find the search functionality on your website useful.
Content engagement: If you're designing a website or app that provides content, you might use a Thumbs Up/Down question to gather feedback on the quality of the content. For example, you might ask users to respond with a thumbs up or down on whether they found a particular article helpful or interesting.
Usability testing: If you're conducting usability testing on a website or app, you might use a Thumbs Up/Down question to gather feedback on specific features or functions. For example, you might ask users to respond with a thumbs up or down on whether they find the checkout process on your e-commerce website easy to use.
Best Practices
When designing Thumbs Up/Down questions, it's important to keep the following best practices in mind:
In this type of question, users are presented with a statement or question and asked to rate their response on a numerical scale, typically ranging from 1 to 10.
The following are some examples of Linear scale rating questions for UX research:
Properties
In this type of question, users are presented with a statement or question and asked to choose one option from a predefined list of answers. The answer choices are presented as radio buttons, which allow the respondent to select one option.
The following are some examples of how MCQs can be used in UX research:
Properties
Best Practices
When designing MCQs, it's important to keep the following best practices in mind:
The paragraph question type is a type of open-ended question used in UX research to gather detailed, qualitative feedback from users. In this question type, respondents are asked to provide a detailed response to a question or prompt in the form of a paragraph. Paragraph questions are useful for gathering detailed feedback, opinions, and suggestions from users, which can help inform the design process and improve the user experience.
Paragraph questions offer several advantages in UX research, including:
Properties
Best Practices
In UX research, short answer questions are open-ended questions that ask participants to provide a brief, free-text response to a specific question.
Examples of short answer questions in UX research include:
Properties
Required: The respondent will not be able to move to another question without answering the question.
Smiley rating questions are a type of rating scale question used in UX research that allows participants to rate their feelings or experiences using a set of emoticons. Smiley rating questions consist of a series of emoticons, ranging from negative to positive expressions, along with a question or statement asking participants to rate their experience. Participants can select the emoticon that best represents their feelings or experience, providing a visual representation of their response.
Examples of smiley rating questions in UX research include:
Properties
Required: The respondent will not be able to move to another question without answering the question.
Best Practices
A star rating question is a type of question that asks participants to rate a product or design on a scale of one to five stars. Participants simply click on the number of stars they wish to give, and the response is recorded. The star rating question can be used for a wide range of research objectives, including measuring user satisfaction, assessing product features, and evaluating overall usability.
Examples of Star Rating Questions in UX Research
Best Practices for Using Star Rating Questions in UX Research
Use a consistent rating scale: Use the same number of stars for all questions to avoid confusion and ensure consistency in the responses.
Consider the context of the question: The context of the question can impact the response. For example, a user may rate the search feature of an e-commerce website higher if they are shopping for a specific product than if they are just browsing.
When you first start creating a study in Qatalyst, you will find some blocks added by default in the study; The welcome block, the error block, and the thank you block. These blocks are created by default, but you can customize them to suit your specific needs.
Welcome Block: The welcome block is the first block that users see when they begin taking your survey. This block is used to introduce the survey and provide instructions to the user. You can customize the welcome block by adding images, videos, or other multimedia elements that will help engage the user.
Thank You Block: The thank you block is displayed when a user completes the test. This block is used to thank the user for their time and provide any relevant information or next steps. You can customize the thank you block by changing the text and the alignment of the elements.
A context screen refers to a specific page that provides background information, instructions, or context to respondents before they begin responding to the questions in the study. The purpose of a context screen is to set the stage, establish the necessary framework, and provide relevant details or instructions that help respondents understand the context and purpose of the research.
Our platform allows you to effortlessly incorporate a context screen before any question block within your study. You can add text as well as images to it and craft a comprehensive and visually engaging context screen.
Step 1: Create a study from scratch or use a template by clicking on the buttons on the dashboard.
Step 2: You will arrive on the welcome page of the study. Use the "+" icon on the left navigation to add blocks.
Step 3: To add a context screen, click on the "+" icon and from the add new block screen select the "Context Screen' option.
Step 4: Once you select the option, a block for the context screen will be added to the study. You can provide instruction/context of the block using this.
This block will appear as an added screen in the study.
A consent block is a dedicated section within your study where you can obtain informed consent from participants before they proceed with the test. It acts like a legal agreement, outlining the details of the study and outlining what's expected from the participant.
Here, you can provide crucial information such as:
By including a consent block, you ensure participants understand the study and give their voluntary agreement before participating.
How to Add a Consent Block: Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Log in to your Qatalyst Account
Upon logging into your Qatalyst account, you will be directed to the dashboard, where you can manage and create studies.
Step 2: Create a New Study
Click the "Create Study" button on the dashboard to initiate a new study. Choose to start from scratch or use an existing template to streamline the process.
Step 3: Add a Consent Block
Once in the study creation interface, click on the "Add New Block" button. From the list of block options, select "Consent Block" to add this feature to your study.
Important Note
Consent block, due to its functionality and purpose of acquiring informed consent, will always be placed before all the questions in the study. You cannot relocate it elsewhere within the study.
Step 4: Customize the Consent Block
In the Consent Block, you have the flexibility to add a title and description. Alternatively, you can upload a PDF file containing your consent materials for thorough documentation.
Preview of text and PDF consent:
As shown above, the Consent Block provides a preview of both text and PDF-based consent materials. This ensures that your testers have a clear understanding of the terms and conditions before proceeding with the test.
Step 5: Publish your study
Once you've finished creating your study by adding other blocks you can go ahead and publish it.
Test Execution
After the welcome block consent block appears, respondents will be prompted to either accept or reject the terms and conditions. If they choose to agree, the test will proceed. In the event of a decline, the study will conclude for the respective tester, ensuring a respectful and consensual testing experience.
The SUS (System Usability Scale) Questionnaire Block allows you to integrate a standardised 10-question instrument into your surveys. This established tool is widely used to evaluate the usability and user experience (UX) of various products, services, and systems. So the SUS block needs to be clubbed with any other UX block.
Understanding SUS Questions:
Each SUS question presents a statement related to the user's experience. Respondents rate their agreement with the statement on a 5-point Likert scale, typically ranging from "Strongly disagree" to "Strongly agree." Here are some examples of SUS statements:
"I think that I would find this system useful for my purposes." "I found the system very easy to use." "I needed the support of a technical person to use this system"
Properties:
SUS Questionnaire Block Results:
The SUS block results are categorized into four metrics: Score, Grade, Acceptance Criteria, and Adjective. The calculations are as follows:
Grade: Based on the score
Acceptance Criteria: Based on the score
Adjective: Based on the score
Clicking on the dropdown arrow reveals a detailed breakdown showing the percentage of testers who selected each option for each question.
Grouping enables researchers to categorize their target audience based on specific criteria, allowing for a detailed comparison of how different user segments interact with a product. This approach helps in understanding the unique needs and behaviors of each group, providing targeted insights.
On the other hand, randomization involves assigning tasks or questions to participants in a random manner. This technique minimizes bias and enhances the reliability of the results, ensuring that any observed differences are attributable to the variables being tested rather than pre-existing participant characteristics.
Here's how you can set this up using our new feature:
Note: Each study can include up to three Grouping and Randomization (G&R) blocks. Within each G&R block, you can create up to three groups, and each group can contain a maximum of five question blocks.
Use Cases:
Properties:
Within each group, you have two options: Randomize and Quota.
Randomize: When enabled, the question blocks within the group are presented in a random order to participants.
Quota: This option prioritizes which questions the participants will encounter. It assigns a weight to each question block based on a percentage scale of 100. The quota percentage must be equally distributed for the study to be published.
In block properties, you have two options:
Group Randomize: Enable this option to randomize the order in which groups are presented to testers.
Group Quota: Use this option to prioritize groups based on assigned quotas. The group with the highest quota weightage will be prioritized for testers.
These options allow you to control how groups are presented to participants, ensuring a structured and balanced approach in your study.
Please note, Randomize and Quota cannot be used simultaneously. Choose one option per group to manage how questions are presented to participants.
Logics:
This ensures participants only see questions relevant to their previous answers, making the process more efficient and accurate. This approach not only streamlines data collection but also enhances user satisfaction by providing a personalized and engaging research interaction.
Note: The drag-and-drop functionality for blocks is disabled when logic is added.