Available Question Types
Deepfield supports a variety of question types to capture different kinds of data.
Multiple Choice / Single Select
Participants choose one option from a list.
Configuration
Setting | Description |
Question Text | The question prompt |
Options | List of answer choices |
Randomize | Shuffle option order per respondent |
Other Option | Allow free-text "Other" response |
Best For
Categorical data
Preference selection
Simple branching decisions
Matrix / Grid Questions
Collect ratings or selections across multiple items using a grid format.
Configuration
Setting | Description |
Row Items | Items to evaluate (e.g., product attributes) |
Column Options | Rating scale or choice options |
Row Randomization | Shuffle row order |
Example
Rate each attribute from 1-5:
Poor | Fair | Good | Very Good | Excellent | |
Price | |||||
Quality | |||||
Service |
Ranking Questions
Participants order items by preference.
Configuration
Setting | Description |
Items | List of items to rank |
Rank All | Require ranking all items |
Top N | Only rank top N items |
Best For
Priority assessment
Feature preference
Competitive positioning
Text / Open-Ended
Free-form text responses for qualitative data.
Response Modes
Mode | Description |
Text | Standard text input |
Audio | Voice recording |
Video | Video recording |
Participants can switch between modes using toggle buttons.
Configuration
Setting | Description |
Min Length | Minimum character count |
Max Length | Maximum character count |
Placeholder | Hint text in empty field |
Rating Questions
Numeric scale ratings (e.g., 1-10, 1-5 stars).
Configuration
Setting | Description |
Scale Min | Lowest value |
Scale Max | Highest value |
Labels | Text labels for endpoints |
Visual Styles
Numeric scale
Star rating
Slider
Number Questions
Capture specific numeric values.
Configuration
Setting | Description |
Min Value | Minimum allowed |
Max Value | Maximum allowed |
Unit | Display unit (e.g., $, %) |
Decimals | Allow decimal places |
Best For
Age, income, quantities
Budget allocation
Numeric estimates
Question Form Editor
Each question type has a dedicated form editor with:
Common Fields
Field | Description |
Question Text | Main question prompt |
Help Text | Optional clarification |
Required | Mark as mandatory |
Question ID | Unique identifier for logic |
Options Management
For choice-based questions:
Add Option: Click the + button or press Enter
Edit Option: Click to modify text
Delete Option: Click the X icon
Reorder Options: Drag to new position
Draggable Options
Options can be reordered via drag-and-drop:
Hover to reveal drag handle
Click and drag to new position
Release to confirm
💡 Tip: Use consistent scale directions across your survey. If you start with "Strongly Disagree" on the left, maintain that pattern throughout.