How can you display a follow-up question based on a specific response in Qualtrics?

To display a follow-up question based on a specific response in Qualtrics, employing display logic is the most effective approach. Display logic allows you to control the visibility of subsequent questions based on the respondent's answers to previous questions. For example, if a participant selects a certain option in a multiple-choice question, you can set display logic to show a follow-up question that pertains specifically to that response.

This is a powerful feature as it enables a tailored experience for respondents, enhancing the relevance of questions and improving the quality of the data collected. By setting display logic, you ensure that only those respondents who meet certain criteria see the follow-up questions, while others do not, thereby streamlining the survey experience.

While skip logic also directs respondents through the survey by skipping over questions, its primary function is to jump to a different part of the survey rather than selectively displaying a follow-up question. Randomly arranged questions can help reduce bias but do not allow for conditional follow-ups based on specific answers. Mandatory responses enforce that a question must be answered but do not impact how questions are displayed based on previous responses. Thus, utilizing display logic is the best method for showing follow-up questions based on specific responses in Qualtrics.