Glossary

The form & survey glossary.

Clear definitions for the concepts behind great data collection.

  • Online form

    A web page that collects structured answers from respondents.

  • Conditional logic

    Rules that show, hide or branch questions based on earlier answers.

  • Net Promoter Score (NPS)

    A 0–10 loyalty metric: % promoters minus % detractors.

  • Likert scale

    A symmetric agree–disagree rating scale, often 5 or 7 points.

  • Webhook

    An HTTP callback that pushes data to your endpoint on an event.

  • Form conversion rate

    Submissions divided by views — the headline funnel metric.

  • Multi-page form

    A form split into sequential pages with Next/Back navigation.

  • Answer piping

    Reusing an earlier answer inside later questions or messages.

  • Data portability

    Your ability to export and move your data without loss.

  • Row-level security (RLS)

    Database-enforced rules on which rows a user can read or write.

  • Honeypot

    A hidden field that traps bots without bothering humans.

  • Quiz form

    A form with correct answers, points and scored outcomes.