Custom Prequalification (Screener)

There are three types of Prequalification (screener) questions you can use in your surveys. Want to learn more about our question types? Enroll in our Question Types Overview course in the Lighthouse Academy!

1. Using Single choice prequals

This question will allow a respondent to select 1 answer choice and you can select the accept/disqualify on individual answer choices. After you type out your question click on the accept/disqualify to the right to adjust the setting. 

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2. Using Multiple Positive prequals

1. Select Multiple positive choices prequal to accept any respondents who select at least one answer option marked Accept.
2. Type or paste your question into the Question field.
3. Type or paste answer options into the Answer fields.
4. Click (-------) to the right of an answer option to Accept any respondents who choose that option at a minimum.
5. Click the N/A box to enable an exclusive N/A option.

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3. Using Multiple Negative prequals

1. Select Multiple negative choices prequal to reject any respondents who select at least one answer option marked Disqualify.
2. Type or paste your question into the Question field.
3. Type or paste answer options into the Answer fields.
4. Click (-------) to the right of an answer option to Disqualify any respondents who choose that option.
5. Click the N/A box to enable an exclusive N/A option.

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4. Analyzing Prequals

On the Results page, Prequals display in a chart, with line-by-line summary data below. Percentages and numbers for each answer option will only show for respondents who were accepted into the survey.

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Additional Resources

• Converting Prequalification Questions
• Adding Custom Prequalification Questions