Types of Followups

Off

Participants respond only to the questions exactly as they appear in the discussion guide, and the AI moderator does not ask any follow‑up questions. This mode works best when you want responses that stay tightly focused on the original prompts without additional clarification, probing, or depth beyond what is written.

 

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Automatic

This mode allows the AI moderator to create its own follow‑up questions based on the overall research topic and goals, identifying where additional clarification or detail is needed and probing without predefined instructions. It’s best suited for exploratory research where flexibility, discovery, and emergent insights are the priority.

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Guided

This mode uses follow‑up instructions to guide the AI in asking targeted clarifying questions. These prompts help the AI understand what additional detail or specificity is needed and allow it to follow up multiple times when appropriate. It is ideal for research that requires structured depth or consistent probing across participant responses.

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