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In a within-subject study design I am randomizing the order of 2 blocks (control and experimental condition). Technically, each of these blocks contains a single question only — but since each block has a looping logic attached, it produces a lot of different questions.
But the problem is: each block needs to be introduced by its own introduction text, and this text should occur only once, so it can not be part of the looped block. How can I accomplish what I am looking for? If there were a variable that contains the actual randomized order, I could blend in conditionally introduction text #1 or text #2. I such a variable available? I couldn't find one. Or I am thinking too complicated?

Hi novern, I think I have a solution for you 😀
If I'm correctly understanding your requirements, then I believe you can achieve the desired outcome with minimal fuss.

  1. Add 2 additional blocks into your survey. Place your Block 1/2 intro text into each block (respectively).

  2. Open up the Survey Flow screen and add in 2 Group elements, nested underneath your Randomizer element. These Groups will essentially represent "Block 1" and "Block 2".

  3. Within each respective Group element, simply nest the relevant Intro Text block, followed by the relevant Loop & Merge block.

I've added a screenshot below for visual reference in case the above isn't overly clear.
The outcome of this Survey Flow setup is that each Group element is randomly presented to the respondent (as opposed to a specific Loop & Merge block). For each Group, the respondent will first see the relevant Intro Text block (once only), followed by the relevant Loop & Merge block.
Hope that gets the desired outcome for you.
Cheers,
Cameron
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Thank you very much CamM , I wasn't aware of the grouping feature!

No problems novern. If that resolved your problem, please don't forget to mark it as an Accepted Answer to assist others who are researching similar problems in the future.

CamM done!

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