Pilot Testing Research Instrument Feedback Survey Template
Collect pilot study feedback on research instruments. Measure clarity, ambiguity, length, burden, and usability to refine your questionnaire before launch.
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Sample Survey Items
Q1
Multiple Choice
Which device did you primarily use during today’s pilot session?
Laptop or desktop
Tablet
Smartphone
Q2
Numeric
About how many minutes did today’s pilot take? Please enter a whole number.
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q3
Matrix
How clear were the following aspects of today’s pilot?
Rows
Very unclear
Unclear
Neither clear nor unclear
Clear
Very clear
Instructions
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•
•
•
•
Item wording
•
•
•
•
•
Response options
•
•
•
•
•
Layout/flow
•
•
•
•
•
Examples/definitions
•
•
•
•
•
Q4
Numeric
Approximately how many items felt ambiguous or hard to interpret today? Please enter a whole number.
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q5
Ranking
Rank the main contributors to any ambiguity you experienced (top = biggest contributor).
Drag to order (top = most important)
Vague wording
Technical terms/jargon
Double-barreled items
Missing response options
Unclear scale labels
Visual layout
Q6
Opinion Scale
Overall, how mentally taxing were the instruments today?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: No fatigueMid: Moderate fatigueMax: Extreme fatigue
Q7
Multiple Choice
Did any parts feel repetitive?
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
Very
Extremely
Q8
Constant Sum
Allocate 100 points across the factors that contributed most to any fatigue today. Totals should add to 100.
Total must equal 100
Length of session
Repetitive items
Complex or technical wording
Unclear instructions
Unclear scale labels
Visual layout/design
Technical issues (e.g., loading)
Other
Min per option: 0Whole numbers only
Q9
Rating
Overall, how smooth was the flow from start to finish?
Scale: 11 (star)
Min: Very poor flowMax: Excellent flow
Q10
Multiple Choice
Which issues, if any, did you encounter?
Confusing skip/branching
Unable to select or change an answer
Item did not load properly
Progress indicator unclear
Instructions missing or inconsistent
None of the above
Q11
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you’re paying attention, please select “I am paying attention.”
I am paying attention
I am not sure
Skip this question
Q12
Long Text
Please paste or describe any items or phrases that were confusing (optional).
Max 600 chars
Q13
Dropdown
What is your age group?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Prefer not to say
Q14
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes your gender? (Select all that apply.)
Woman
Man
Non-binary
Prefer to self-describe
Prefer not to say
Q15
Short Text
If you selected “Prefer to self-describe,” please specify (optional).
Max 100 chars
Q16
Dropdown
Where do you currently live?
Africa
Asia
Europe
North America
Oceania
South America
Prefer not to say
Q17
Dropdown
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
High school or less
Some college/Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctorate
Other
Prefer not to say
Q18
Multiple Choice
What is your current employment status?
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Self-employed
Student
Unemployed and looking for work
Not seeking work
Prefer not to say
Q19
Long Text
Any other feedback about this pilot session? (optional).
Max 600 chars
Q20
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on Pilot Feedback
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: [Object Object]Mode: Fast
Q21
Chat Message
Thank you for your time—your feedback will help us refine the research instruments.
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