Overview
The Similar Answers Detection algorithm is a data quality measure applied to ensure the reliability of your survey results by identifying fraudulent respondents. This check flags participants who copy-paste the same responses across multiple open-ended questions, helping maintain the integrity of your data.
Why It’s Important
Some respondents, often rushing through surveys, may copy and paste identical answers in different open-ended fields to speed up the process and maximize the number of surveys they complete. This behavior undermines the quality of insights gathered from your data.
How It Works
The algorithm scans the open-ended responses in your dataset and detects patterns of repetitive text across multiple questions. If a respondent is found to have consistently used the same answer, they are flagged and removed from your dataset, ensuring only genuine, thoughtful responses are included in your analysis.
