Continuous IOS Examples

 

The applet can be embedded within a series of web-based "form items," including radio buttons, check boxes, text boxes, menus, etc. The values from the applet are outputted just as values from any other form item are outputted. Specifically, these values correspond to the distance between the centers of the circles and the area of overlap between the circles are computed and outputted (see Demo for more info on the output values).

Below, different options for using the applet are shown.

 

Example 1. Basic use of the applet in a web-based questionnaire

 

In this study you will be asked to respond to a number of questions about your romantic relationship. There are no right or wrong answers. Your responses are completely anonymous. We thank you for your time and effort in completing this questionnaire.


Part 1.

Your sex:  Female  Male
(please select one)

Your age: 

 

Instructions: Please use the diagram below to describe your current relationship with your romantic partner. Use your mouse to move the “self” figure so that it best represents your relationship:


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Read each question carefully and choose the answer which best describes your relationship with your partner. There are no right or wrong answers, so please try to answer each question as honestly and accurately as you can. Please read each question and the accompanying scale carefully before responding.

I am committed to maintaining my relationship with my partner.
Do not agree
at all
Agree
completely

I want our relationship to last a very long time.
Do not agree
at all
Agree
completely

 

 

Example 2. Basic using two applets in the same form. Also, note that the colors of the circles have been changed.

 

Instructions: Please use the diagram below to describe your CURRENT relationship with your romantic partner. Use your mouse to move the “self” figure so that it best represents your relationship:


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Instructions: Please use the diagram below to describe your IDEAL relationship with your romantic partner. Use your mouse to move the “self” figure so that it best represents your relationship:


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Example 3. The background size and color for the applet can be changed. Also, note that the size of the circles have been changed.

 

Instructions: Please use the diagram below to describe your current relationship with your romantic partner. Use your mouse to move the “self” figure so that it best represents your relationship:


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Example 4. The labels and text color for each circle can be edited.

 

Instructions: Please use the diagram below to describe your current relationship with your romantic partner. Use your mouse to move the “self” figure so that it best represents your relationship:


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Example 5. It is possible to disable the ability to move "away" from the other circle. This would be like the original IOS, where only movement towards the other circle is assessed.

 

Instructions: Please use the diagram below to describe your current relationship with your romantic partner. Use your mouse to move the “self” figure so that it best represents your relationship:


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Example 6. Default position of the circles and width of the applet.

 

Instructions: Please use the diagram below to describe your current relationship with your romantic partner. Use your mouse to move the “self” figure so that it best represents your relationship:


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Instructions: Please use the diagram below to describe your current relationship with your romantic partner. Use your mouse to move the “self” figure so that it best represents your relationship:


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Example 7. Font size and style can be changed....

 

Instructions: Please use the diagram below to describe your current relationship with your romantic partner. Use your mouse to move the “self” figure so that it best represents your relationship:


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Example 8. Labels on multiple lines....

 

Instructions: Please use the diagram below to describe your current relationship with your romantic partner. Use your mouse to move the “self” figure so that it best represents your relationship:


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