Timed Survey Questions: Kenya’s Presidents

A simple timeout between questions can dramatically improve your survey response quality.

When you're collecting data, adding just a 10 second pause between each question gives

respondents crucial time to think and process their answers. This prevents rushed responses and reduces

survey fatigue. The brain needs a moment to shift context from one question to the

next, especially with complex topics. Implementing this delay is straightforward

in most survey platforms through their timing settings. Those few extra seconds lead to

more thoughtful, accurate data that actually reflects what your audience thinks.

Better responses mean better insights, and better insights drive smarter decisions for your business..then