QuestionGrid¶
Structures the QuestionGrid as an NCube-like structure providing dimension information, labeling options, and response domains attached to one or more cells within the grid. Provides the intent of the QuestionGrid, input and output parameters for the grid, the question text for the grid, details on the dimensions, allowed responses, and additional cell contents of the grid, references to external aids and instructions, and an estimate of the time required to complete the grid. Note that the QuestionGrid is a reusable format for use in any number of applied uses. External aids, instructions, response sequencing etc. should contain information consistent with the general use of the QuestionGrid. Additional materials and information can be added within the QuestionConstruct which is the applied use of a question.
Properties¶
Name |
Type |
Description |
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|---|---|---|---|
QuestionGridName |
0..n |
A name for the QuestionGrid. May be expressed in multiple languages. Repeat the element to express names with different content, for example different names for different systems. |
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Label |
0..n |
A display label for the QuestionGrid. Supports multiple language versions of the same content as well as optional formatting of the content. Repeat for labels with different content, for example, labels with differing length limitations. |
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Description |
0..1 |
A description of the QuestionGrid. Supports multiple language versions of the same content as well as optional formatting of the content. |
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InParameter |
0..n |
Provides an identity for input objects required for the QuestionGrid. |
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OutParameter |
0..n |
Provides an identify for the output objects of the QuestionGrid. |
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Binding |
0..n |
A structure used to bind the content of a parameter declared as the source to a parameter declared as the target. For example, binding the OutParameter of one Question to the InParameter of another Question in order to personalize a question text. Care should be taken to bind only reusable information at this level. Binding is also available at the QuestionConstruct to reflect bindings particular to the use of the question in a specific question flow or instrument. |
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QuestionText |
0..n |
The text of a question. Supports the use of DynamicText. Note that when using QuestionText, the full QuestionText must be repeated for multi-language versions of the content. Different languages may handle the dynamic portions in different locations and/or with different content. Therefore languages cannot be mixed within a dynamic text except when the full text itself has multiple language sections, for example, a foreign language term in a text. The DisplayText may also be repeated to provide a dynamic and plain text version of the display. This allows for accurate rendering of the QuestionText in a non-dynamic environment like print. |
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QuestionIntent |
0..1 |
The purpose of the QuestionGrid in terms of what it is designed to test. May contain information on specific aspects of the Grid and its construction. Supports multiple language versions of the same content as well as optional formatting of the content. |
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GridDimension |
0..n |
Describes each dimension of the grid including dimension rank (for the purpose of identifying a cell address), a text for the dimension, and optional labels and codes used as column and row stubs. May also describe a roster (a set of unlabeled rows or columns depending upon display situation). |
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ResponseDomain |
0..1 |
Contains a response domain for the question grid. All cells in the grid have the same response domain. Any cell may also contain an internal label. |
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ResponseDomainReference |
0..1 |
The inclusion of a response domain by reference (must be supported by a managed representation). An abstract element. May be substituted by any valid object of substitution type DomainReference. |
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StructuredMixedGridResponseDomain |
0..1 |
Contains a mixture of response domains for the grid cells. Each response domain can be attached to a specific region of the grid, for example a single column or row. |
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CellLabel |
0..n |
Provides for the addition of a label within a cell or cells of the grid. Supports multiple language versions of the same content as well as optional formatting of the content. |
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FixedCellValue |
0..n |
Provides for the ability to fix a value within a cell or cells of the grid. |
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ConceptReference |
0..n |
A reference to the concept the QuestionGrid is intended to gather data on. |
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ExternalAid |
0..n |
A pointer to an external aid presented by the instrument such as a text card, image, audio, or audiovisual aid. Typically a URN. Use type attribute to describe the type of external aid provided. Example of terms to use would include: imageOnly audioOnly audioVisual multiMedia. |
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ExternalInterviewerInstruction |
0..1 |
External reference to an interviewer instruction not expressed as DDI XML using OtherMaterial. |
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InterviewerInstructionReference |
0..1 |
Reference to an interviewer instruction expressed as DDI XML. |
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RepresentedVariableReference |
0..n |
Reference to the RepresentedVariable that describes the data to be collected by this question grid. The RepresentedVariable contains the broad reusable specification of the Variable, i.e., concept, universe, and value representation. When more than one ResponseDomain exists, one RepresentedVariable should be created for each ResponseDomain in the same order as the corresponding ResponseDomain. TypeOfObject should be set to RepresentedVariable. |
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EstimatedSecondsResponseTime |
decimal |
0..1 |
The estimated amount of time required to answer a question expressed in seconds. Decimal values should be used to define fractions of seconds. |
Properties Inherited from Question¶
Name |
Type |
Description |
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|---|---|---|---|
DevelopmentResultsReference |
0..n |
Reference to the development implementation results which gave rise to this version of the object. TypeOfObject should be DevelopmentResults. |
Properties Inherited from Versionable¶
Name |
Type |
Description |
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|---|---|---|---|
URN |
string |
1..1 |
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Agency |
string |
1..1 |
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ID |
string |
1..1 |
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Version |
string |
1..1 |
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UserID |
0..n |
Allows for the specification of identifiers other than the specified DDI identification of the object. This may be a legacy ID from DDI-C, a system specific ID such as for a database or registry, or a non-DDI unique identifier. As the identifier is specific to a system the system must be identified with the UserID structure. |
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UserAttributePair |
0..n |
A system specific user defined property of the object expressed as a key/value pair. As this is specific to an individual system the use of controlled vocabularies for the key is strongly recommended. |
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VersionResponsibility |
string |
0..1 |
Person or organization within the MaintenanceAgency responsible for the version change. If it is important to retain the affiliation between and individual responsible for the version and his/her agency, it may be included in this notation. This is primarily intended for internal use. |
VersionResponsibilityReference |
0..1 |
Reference person or organization within the MaintenanceAgency responsible for the version change, as described in an OrganizationScheme. If it is important to retain the affiliation between and individual responsible for the version and his/her agency, a Relation should be created between the individual referenced here and his/her organization. This is primarily intended for internal use. |
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VersionRationale |
0..1 |
Textual description of the rationale/purpose for the version change and a coded value to provide an internal processing flag within and organization or system. Note that versioning can only take place on objects owned by the specified DDI Agency. If you are creating a local instance of an object from another agency for current or future modification use BasedOnObject. If the changes being made result in what you determine to be new object rather than a version of a previous object, i.e. the change is too extensive to consider it a version of the existing object, create a new object and use BasedOnObject to provide a link to the object or objects that were a basis for the new object. |
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BasedOnObject |
0..1 |
Use when creating an object that is based on an existing object or objects that are managed by a different agency or when the new object is NOT simply a version change but you wish to maintain a reference to the object that served as a basis for the new object. BasedOnObject may contain references to any number of objects which serve as a basis for this object, a BasedOnRationalDescription of how the content of the referenced object was incorporated or altered, and a BasedOnRationalCode to allow for specific typing of the BasedOnReference according to an external controlled vocabulary. |
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RelatedOtherMaterialReference |
0..n |
The inclusion of an existing OtherMaterial by reference. Use for any type of OtherMaterial not specifically addressed by an inline description for such as ExternalAid in QuestionItem. |
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VersionDate |
cogsDate |
0..1 |
Date of version using the union set BaseDateType. Duration should not be used in this field, even though allowed by the ISO format enforced by the parser. |
IsPublished |
boolean |
0..1 |
Indicates that the maintainable will not be changed without versioning, and is a stable target for referencing. |
Item Type Hierarchy¶
- Versionable
- Question
QuestionGrid
