Is it a bad idea to have two progress bars in one dialog?

1. Why are progress bars so inaccurate?
2. Are progress bars important?
3. Are progress bars accurate?
4. How many values does a progress bar can hold?

Why are progress bars so inaccurate?

Assuming you are able to continuing counting, your pace has certainly slowed a bit. So now the progress bar is still moving, but at a much slower pace with the estimated time remaining either at a standstill or actually climbing higher.

Are progress bars important?

Progress bars have a single purpose – to inform the respondent on approximately how much more time it might take to finish the survey. This single most important element can greatly add to the success of your market research.

Are progress bars accurate?

Progress bars are undoubtedly a great tool in accurately showcasing how far along a respondent is in a survey. However, online surveys that include extensive routing can mislead a respondent because the scale of the progress bar will adjust accordingly and not always progress as expected.

How many values does a progress bar can hold?

The no-argument constructor initializes the progress bar with a minimum and initial value of 0 and a maximum of 100.