Hey there!

So, I have this list of adjectives (30 of them) that needs to be categorized by the participant into three answer categories. It is compulsory that each category contains 10 adjectives in the end. It is basically an array question. To set it up properly,

a) I need to setup a function so that participants are forced to choose at least 10 adjectives for each category. It is similar to a minimum number function, I guess, but that one only works for the sum of answers. I need minimum answer threshold for each of my three answer options. Do you guys know how to achieve this?

b) Would it be any possible to display this count on the screen to participants, as they make their choices? What I have in my mind is three counting boxes on the screen for each three answer options, which show the participants the number of answers chosen for each category at a given time.

Thank you so much for your answers already!

Hi,
first question: Which version?

that each category contains 10 adjectives

at least 10 adjectives for each category

So, not at least, but exactly 10, or?

If you use a question of type array it is a simple counting.

So insert into "Logic / question validation equation"
countif("1",self.NAOK)==10 AND countif("2",self.NAOK)==10 AND countif("3",self.NAOK)==10

About "countif" read www.limesurvey.org/manual/ExpressionScri...mplemented_functions

And you see I coded the categories "1", "2", "3".

And add a "question validation tip" to tell your participants.

And for the display:
Exactly the same:
insert into the question text or the help text something like:

Category 1: {countif("1",self.NAOK)}
Category 2: {countif("2",self.NAOK)}
Category 3: {countif("3",self.NAOK)}

You may style it to your needs.






Joffm

Hi Joffm,

Thank you very much! That was quite helpful. I'm indeed using LimeSurvey Public 2.67.3. Just a little note for those who would read this thread later: To get the counting box as in his exemplary images, you've got to create a simple table and write this code into this table. Then you get such an outlook. Or maybe there is a more proper way that I do not know.

Anyways, thanks again, cheers!