Ways to improve progress/status bar?

1. Why are progress bars good?
2. Are progress bars effective?
3. How many types of progress bar are there?

Why are progress bars good?

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 effective?

Are progress bars effective? Progress bars can be extremely effective in letting the respondent know how much of the survey they have left. However, progress bars can deter respondents from finishing surveys because they see how much more they have to complete.

How many types of progress bar are there?

There are 2 types of progress bars: determinate and indeterminate.