What is the most likely reason for collecting responses after a survey expiration date has passed?

Collecting responses after a survey's expiration date has passed can often be attributed to the Partial Completion rules that Qualtrics has in place. When this feature is enabled, it allows respondents who have started the survey but did not complete it before the expiration date to access and submit their responses afterward. This is particularly useful for gathering valuable insights from individuals who may have faced time constraints, allowing for a more comprehensive data collection without losing the responses of those who were partially through the survey.

The Partial Completion rules are designed to enhance the respondent experience and are an important aspect to consider in survey design. They provide a safety net for survey authors, ensuring that potentially useful data is not discarded simply because respondents could not finish their surveys in time. Hence, this approach can lead to a richer dataset and insights.

On the other hand, it’s essential for survey administrators to ensure that the rules are set according to their survey goals and that they communicate the expiration clearly to participants, so there is no confusion about deadlines.