Randomized Collections

A randomized collection is one whose contents will be displayed in random order. When a User randomizes a collection, each participant will see the complete set of questions in a random order.

Types of randomization:

  • Randomize all objects
  • Randomly reverse objects
  • From previous survey item (specify)

To randomize the items in a collection, check the box next to “Use custom display order for objects in this collection”. Then, select the type of randomization desired for the collection.

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Notes and Restrictions for Randomizing Collections

When randomizing the display of items in a collection, ALL of the items will be randomized, including Text/HTML items. If a Text/HTML item is to display before a set of randomized questions, put the Text/HTML item outside the collection or place it first and select Anchor this object.

  • Randomized collections cannot contain conditionally displayed items (items that have show-if conditions). The items must be either always shown or never shown.
  • Randomized collections cannot contain Jumps, and cannot be the target of a Jump.
  • Randomized collections cannot contain page breaks.