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Survey escape options: when to use each
A table of the four escape options in survey and interview choice questions: None of these, Other, Not sure and Prefer not to say. For each it gives when the option belongs, wording that works and when to leave it out. Use it when you write a choice question and want an honest way out without inviting lazy answers. In Koji you can keep these options at the bottom while the rest of the list is shuffled.
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What's in this reference table
| Option | Use it when | Wording that works | Leave it out when |
|---|---|---|---|
| None of these | The list is complete, but some people have none of them | None of these | Answers vary beyond your list: use Other |
| Other | Real answers vary more than your list can hold | Other (please tell us), with a text box | The list is short and complete |
| Not sure | Some people may not know a fact, like a budget or plan | Not sure | It asks for an opinion or an experience |
| Prefer not to say | The question is personal: income, age, health or identity | Prefer not to say | Nothing in it is sensitive |
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