Constructs

A Construct is a type of element that has a position within the questionnaire.

In Archivist and DDI, constructs are grouped into types: Sequences, Loops, Conditions, Statements and Questions. The key feature of a construct is that it positions an element within the questionnaire. Sequences, loops, conditions and statements are all created and positioned at the same time, whereas questions (items and grids) are created first, and positioned in the questionnaire using a question construct.

Summary tables for each construct are available in Archivist. For example, the condition summary table provides details of the condition text, logic and label. These summary tables can be used to verify the questionnaire.