Distinguish between "no response" and "not applicable" on slider scale?

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Hello,I hope I'm not posting something that's already been answered - I've looked through previous posts to check.I have sliding scales that also give respondents the option of selecting the not-applicable box. I realize now that Qualtrics builds into the system to auto-exclude/record as blank in the data not applicable boxes. However, these are distinct to me and what i'm interested in. Is there a way to capture this data from the responses (whether someone selected NA or is truly a skip) automatically or with some of script? Or will I need to manually look at every response and sliding scale to see if they have checked the box or skipped the question?Thanks in advance!

ChristianB · Accepted Answer

Hi cjenkins!Non-applicable responses are given the setting "Exclude from Analysis" by default. You are able to change this setting however, so that the NA response does actually get recorded! I'd recommend following the linked support page for a step-by-step guide on this.

SophieJB · Answer

Hello, I don't believe this response actually answers the question. The hyperlinked page shows exclude for analysis for non-sliders only. Any help with differentiating non-responses from respondents selecting the checkbox in slider question recorded data is very much appreciated! Clarity on the implications for forcing a response when the checkbox is used for a meaningful value rather than NA would also be very helpful. For example, I use the slider as a scale of 1-50 and label the checkbox "more than 50."Thank you!

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