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Pairwise Feature Trade-Off Preference Survey

Measures consumer feature preferences through forced-choice pairwise comparisons, attribute importance rankings, and purchase intent for portable consumer electronics. Designed for market researchers seeking to identify which product attributes most influence buying decisions.

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27 questions · ~4 min
Q01
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Welcome and thank you for participating in this research study. This survey asks you to compare pairs of product options and tell us which you prefer. It takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. • Your participation is entirely voluntary—you may stop at any time. • There are no right or wrong answers; we are interested in your genuine opinions. • All responses are confidential, anonymized, and reported only in aggregate. • Results will be used for internal product research purposes. By continuing, you agree to participate under these conditions.

Q02
Multiple Choice

Which of the following portable gadgets have you purchased or seriously considered purchasing in the past 12 months? Select all that apply.

Q03
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<p><strong>Trade-off 1 — Price vs. Battery Life</strong></p><p><strong>Option A:</strong> $29 — 8-hour battery life — 1-year warranty — Standard build</p><p><strong>Option B:</strong> $49 — 20-hour battery life — 1-year warranty — Standard build</p>

Q04
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Rank the following product attributes from most important to least important when choosing a portable gadget.

Q05
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To what extent do you agree or disagree: I prioritize long-term reliability over getting the lowest price.

Q06
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Based on the trade-offs you evaluated, is there anything else you'd like to share about how you make product decisions?

Q07
Multiple Choice

What is your age group?

Q08
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Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses will help us understand what matters most in everyday gadget choices. You may now close this window.

Q09
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In this survey, you will compare pairs of portable gadget options and select the one you would most likely buy today. If neither stands out, you may choose 'No preference.' Imagine you are shopping for an everyday portable gadget such as wireless headphones or a power bank. Each option differs on specific attributes like price, battery life, or warranty.

Q10
Multiple Choice

Trade-off 1: Which option would you choose today?

Q11
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How likely are you to purchase a portable gadget like this in the next 3 months?

Q12
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To what extent do you agree or disagree: I am willing to pay more for products with strong environmental credentials.

Q13
AI Interview

We'd like to understand your decision-making process a bit more. An AI moderator will ask a couple of follow-up questions about the trade-offs you evaluated.

Q14
Multiple Choice

Which gender do you identify with?

Q15
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<p><strong>Trade-off 2 — Brand Reputation vs. Eco Rating</strong></p><p><strong>Option A:</strong> Well-known brand — Standard eco rating — $39 — 12-hour battery</p><p><strong>Option B:</strong> Lesser-known brand — Top eco rating — $39 — 12-hour battery</p>

Q16
Multiple Choice

If you are unlikely to purchase soon, what is the primary reason?

Q17
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To what extent do you agree or disagree: Brand reputation is more important to me than product specifications.

Q18
Long Text

In which country or region do you currently reside?

Q19
Multiple Choice

Trade-off 2: Which option would you choose today?

Q20
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What is the most you would be willing to pay for the portable gadget option you most preferred?

Q21
Multiple Choice

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Q22
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<p><strong>Trade-off 3 — Durability vs. Feature Set</strong></p><p><strong>Option A:</strong> Rugged, water-resistant build — Basic feature set — $39 — 12-hour battery</p><p><strong>Option B:</strong> Standard build — Advanced features (noise cancelling, app integration) — $39 — 12-hour battery</p>

Q23
Multiple Choice

What is your current employment status?

Q24
Multiple Choice

Trade-off 3: Which option would you choose today?

Q25
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<p><strong>Trade-off 4 — Warranty Length vs. Price</strong></p><p><strong>Option A:</strong> 2-year warranty — $45 — 12-hour battery — Standard build</p><p><strong>Option B:</strong> 6-month warranty — $30 — 12-hour battery — Standard build</p>

Q26
Multiple Choice

Trade-off 4: Which option would you choose today?

Q27
Multiple Choice

If any of the trade-off choices above felt difficult, what was the main reason?

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

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