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20370Bug reportsQuestion editorpublic2025-11-24 21:172025-11-28 10:46
ReporterMalte Assigned Totwilllig  
PriorityhighSeveritypartial_block 
Status resolvedResolutionfixed 
Summary20370: random order setting also affects answer options in array type question
Description

Since installing the newest version (6.16.0+251120) the "random order" setting in the display menu of array type questions also affects the order of the answer options (which are usually some kind of rating scale i.e. should have a fixed order).
There is a new feature concerning "random"-settings mentioned in the release notes of this version: +New feature #AT-1415: introducing new option Random A-Z/Z-A for answer options/subquestion order setting (04466)

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Version 6.16.0+251120 random order issue.lss (24,347 bytes)    
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    <attribute><![CDATA[cssclass]]></attribute>
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    <attribute><![CDATA[public_statistics]]></attribute>
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    <language/>
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    <language/>
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    <attribute><![CDATA[repeat_headings]]></attribute>
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    <attribute><![CDATA[statistics_showgraph]]></attribute>
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    <language/>
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    <language/>
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{OPTOUTURL}<br />
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Version 6.16.0+251120 random order issue.lss (24,347 bytes)   
Bug heat32
Complete LimeSurvey version number (& build)version 6.16.0+251120
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Users monitoring this issue

Jmantysalo, TonisOrmisson

Activities

Malte

Malte

2025-11-25 09:05

reporter   ~83924

It was recommended that I explain the problem a bit more detailed:
In a lot of surveys, simple array type questions are used to asses the intensity of ratings for a multitude of sub-questions in a compact layout, e.g. how often someone performs an action or how much someone agrees with a statement.
These levels of intensity have to be displayed in a certain order (either constantly in- or decreasing) so respondents can answer all sub-questions conveniently.
There might be instances, when no rating/intensity-scale is used in array type questions, where also a random order of the answer options could be useful. But for this, a separate setting of random order for sub-questions and answer options respectively seems more appropriate.
Mazi

Mazi

2025-11-27 17:09

updater   ~83949

@tibor.pacalat, the same issue was just reported by one of our customers using your hosting. There was an auto-update to the latest version and now answer options are also randomized.
I consider this a critial issue!
MichelotFlorent

MichelotFlorent

2025-11-27 17:24

reporter   ~83950

After updating to version 6.16.0+251120, enabling “random order” in Array questions also randomizes the answer options (Likert scale levels), which should remain in a fixed order to preserve meaning and avoid bias.
This behavior breaks standard survey design principles.
Expected: Randomization should apply only to sub-questions, not to answer options.
Current workaround: Set random_order = 0 for all answer options via SQL.

Steps to reproduce :

  • Create an Array question with a Likert scale (e.g., 1–10).
  • Enable “random order” in display settings.
  • Preview the question: both sub-questions and answer options are randomized.

Severity : Major (critical for data reliability).
tibor.pacalat

tibor.pacalat

2025-11-27 17:31

administrator   ~83951

Thank you for reporting this, I will find someone to fix this asap.
tibor.pacalat

tibor.pacalat

2025-11-27 17:43

administrator   ~83952

Array (Type F) and Array dual scale (Type 1) are affected I would say.
carolin@geuking-online.de

carolin@geuking-online.de

2025-11-27 18:00

reporter   ~83954

I have the same issue. My survey is already online. A solution is very urgent
Jmantysalo

Jmantysalo

2025-11-27 20:01

reporter   ~83957

Same problem here. Some kind of workaround is to make two or three copy of the question, put subquestions in different order and by random show exactly one of them. A researcher did that here before I even suggested it. Anyway, quick fix is needed.
TonisOrmisson

TonisOrmisson

2025-11-28 09:04

developer   ~83958

Same here, just did a rollback to older version because of this issue.
Jmantysalo

Jmantysalo

2025-11-28 09:07

reporter   ~83959

Rollback? But the change did also DB update, how did you manage onrolling that?
TonisOrmisson

TonisOrmisson

2025-11-28 09:16

developer   ~83960

good question :) i discovered the issue on F type, so I just git checked out the prev version. so i have a partially dysfunctioning randomization now :|
TonisOrmisson

TonisOrmisson

2025-11-28 09:49

developer   ~83961

ok, i let my friend codex write me a patch for this and im currently running on this one
https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/compare/master...TonisOrmisson:LimeSurvey:bugfix/20370-array-random-order?expand=1

dont try this if you dont know what youre doin :)
I dont want to do a PR because its literally an AI patch and i have no time to actually work and look into that. Feel free to use that anyone who likes or want to do a PR
twilllig

twilllig

2025-11-28 10:38

developer   ~83962

Fix committed to master branch: http://bugs.limesurvey.org/plugin.php?page=Source/view&id=39250
Jmantysalo

Jmantysalo

2025-11-28 10:44

reporter   ~83963

Thanks! If I now run patch to application/models/services/QuestionOrderingService/SortingStrategy.php, will ComfortUpdate work next time?

Related Changesets

LimeSurvey: master a2679f1d

2025-11-28 10:38

twilllig

Committer: GitHub


Details Diff		 Fixed issue 20370: Randomization of answer options in Array and Array Dual Scale (04581) Affected Issues
20370
mod - application/models/services/QuestionOrderingService/SortingStrategy.php Diff File
mod - tests/unit/services/QuestionOrderingService/SortingStrategyMockSetFactory.php Diff File

Issue History

Date Modified Username Field Change
2025-11-24 21:17 Malte New Issue
2025-11-24 21:17 Malte File Added: Version 6.16.0+251120 random order issue.lss
2025-11-25 09:05 Malte Note Added: 83924
2025-11-25 09:05 Malte Bug heat 0 => 2
2025-11-25 10:38 guest Bug heat 2 => 8
2025-11-25 10:48 Jmantysalo Issue Monitored: Jmantysalo
2025-11-25 10:48 Jmantysalo Bug heat 8 => 10
2025-11-27 17:09 Mazi Note Added: 83949
2025-11-27 17:09 Mazi Bug heat 10 => 12
2025-11-27 17:24 MichelotFlorent Note Added: 83950
2025-11-27 17:24 MichelotFlorent Bug heat 12 => 14
2025-11-27 17:31 tibor.pacalat Note Added: 83951
2025-11-27 17:31 tibor.pacalat Bug heat 14 => 16
2025-11-27 17:43 tibor.pacalat Note Added: 83952
2025-11-27 18:00 carolin@geuking-online.de Note Added: 83954
2025-11-27 18:00 carolin@geuking-online.de Bug heat 16 => 18
2025-11-27 18:06 guest Bug heat 18 => 24
2025-11-27 20:01 Jmantysalo Note Added: 83957
2025-11-27 20:01 Jmantysalo Bug heat 24 => 26
2025-11-28 09:04 TonisOrmisson Note Added: 83958
2025-11-28 09:04 TonisOrmisson Bug heat 26 => 28
2025-11-28 09:07 Jmantysalo Note Added: 83959
2025-11-28 09:16 TonisOrmisson Note Added: 83960
2025-11-28 09:49 TonisOrmisson Note Added: 83961
2025-11-28 09:52 TonisOrmisson Issue Monitored: TonisOrmisson
2025-11-28 09:52 TonisOrmisson Bug heat 28 => 30
2025-11-28 09:54 TonisOrmisson Priority none => high
2025-11-28 09:54 TonisOrmisson Severity minor => partial_block
2025-11-28 09:54 TonisOrmisson Reproducibility have not tried => always
2025-11-28 10:38 twilllig Changeset attached => LimeSurvey master a2679f1d
2025-11-28 10:38 twilllig Note Added: 83962
2025-11-28 10:38 twilllig Assigned To => twilllig
2025-11-28 10:38 twilllig Status new => resolved
2025-11-28 10:38 twilllig Resolution open => fixed
2025-11-28 10:38 twilllig Bug heat 30 => 32
2025-11-28 10:44 Jmantysalo Note Added: 83963