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Overview

This page describes the functionality of a checkbox variable type.

Required Role(s)

  • Project Management

Description

  • A Checkbox variable type ALWAYS contains a value (0 = Not Checked, 1 = Checked)
  • Typically a checkbox wouldn't be used for key outcome variables as 0/Not Checked can't be differentiated from a missed question
    • Checkboxes can reduce data entry burden as a 'No' response is the default and does not have to be selected
    • An alternative for a checkbox would be to use a radio button variable with pick list options of 0/No and 1/Yes, with this option No and missed have a different value
    • A use case for a checkbox would be to activate a skip pattern (e.g., Check the box to enter additional names)

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