Loop with iteration count entry

This type of variable presents a series of sub-questions that vary depending on the respondent's answer to a numeric question. The concept of iteration count entry means that the loop will be based on the response to a numeric question posed before the loop is started. The number, which is specified at this question, automatically determines the number of iterations or cycles of the loop.

In the question list, loops with iteration count entries are indicated by the icon .

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Children

Loop with iteration count entry

Number of iterations : 5

How many children between 7 and 11 years old do you have ?

1^st child

2^nd child

3^rd child

4^th child

5^th child

Class

Closed question

In which class is your ??Children?? ?

First grade

Second grade

Third grade

Fourth grade

Fifth grade

With this type of loop (children), the respondent is first asked a numeric question that determines the number of iterations to be carried out by the loop, and thus, the items on which the question (class) will be posed.

The questionnaire will unfold as follows: The class question is only posed for the number of children specified in the loop children.

Iteration count entry
Children	How many children between 7 and 11 years old do you have ?	2
Iterations
Class	In which class is your 1st child ?	First grade
	In which class is your 2nd child?	Second grade
The respondent quits Children, and goes on with the questionnaire.

The following properties are available to this type of variable:

Sub-variables visible during data-entry: Ensures that the variable and its sub-variables will be visible during data-entry. If un-ticked, the respondent will not see the variable, nor will he see and be asked the variable’s sub-variables.
Stops during data-entry: Ensures that the respondent will see the variable; a screen will be generated for this variable.
Visible in Analyse: Ensures that the variable and its sub-variables will be visible in both AskiaAnalyse and AskiaVista. If un-ticked, the variable and its sub-variables will not appear in AskiaAnalyse and 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.
Develop level in Analyse: Enables you to access this variable’s data by levels in AskiaAnalyse.
Probability question in Analyse: Disposes of this variable’s data for probability analysis.
Number of iterations: Specifies the maximum number of iterations. By default, this property is set to the value of the global option default maximum number of responses.

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