Date questions

Date questions are variables that require the respondent to specify a date and/or time answer. The format of the date/time recorded is based on the standard formats defined in the Time and Date settings in Windows Control Panel. In the question list, date questions are indicated by the icon .

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The following properties are available for this type of variable:

• Allow 'Don't Know': Ensures that the respondent is allowed to not give an answer to this variable. In other words, the respondent can respond with 'Don't Know' (DK). If this option is not selected, the respondent will not be able to continue the questionnaire, remaining blocked until an answer concerning this variable is given. Note that you can set this option for multiple questions at once by selecting the questions in the questionnaire list (in the left-hand pane), then right-clicking and selecting set questions, then allow don't know in the context menu.
• Visible during data-entry: Ensures that the respondent will see the variable. In other words, a screen will be generated for this variable. Note that you can set this option for multiple questions at once by selecting the questions in the questionnaire list (in the left-hand pane), then right-clicking and selecting set questions, then visible in the context menu.
• Visible in Analyse: Ensures that the variable and its sub-variables will be visible in both askiaanalyse and askiavista. If this option is not selected, the variable and its sub-variables will not appear in askiaanalyse and in askiavista. Note: you can change this property even after a questionnaire’s fieldwork is completed. Note that you can set this option for multiple questions at once by selecting the questions in the questionnaire list (in the left-hand pane), then right-clicking and selecting set questions, then visible in analyse in the context menu.
• Anonymise the data: If you select this option, then sensitive survey data can be hidden in askiafield Supervisor. See the topic Data Anonymisation (in the askiafield Assistant) for details.
• Date/Time: the variable will record both date and time information.
• Date only: the variable will record only date information.
• Time only: this variable will record only time information.
• Minimal value: specifies a minimum value for this question. When answering this question, respondents will only be able to specify the minimum date or later.
• Maximal value: Specifies a maximum value for this question. When answering this question, respondents will only be able to specify the maximum date or earlier.
• Import: allows you to import sample list information or other information from a database or panel. See importation on date questions for information on this option.