Reports

Generate comprehensive reports to visualize, analyze, and share your survey results.

Report Types

Summary Report

Overview of all responses with:

  • Response statistics
  • Completion rates
  • Charts for each question
  • Key metrics

Individual Responses

View each response separately:

  • Complete answer set
  • Response metadata
  • Respondent information
  • Timestamp details

Cross-Tabulation Report

Analyze relationships between questions:

  • Compare answer segments
  • Statistical significance
  • Correlation analysis

Trend Report

Track changes over time:

  • Response trends
  • Score changes
  • Comparative analysis

Creating Reports

Generate a Report

  1. Go to survey’s Analyze tab
  2. Click Reports
  3. Select report type
  4. Configure options
  5. Generate report

Report Configuration

Data Selection:

  • All responses or filtered
  • Date range
  • Collector filter
  • Status filter (complete/partial)

Questions to Include:

  • All questions
  • Selected questions
  • Question groups

Display Options:

  • Chart types
  • Show percentages/counts
  • Include open-ended responses
  • Show statistics

Charts & Visualizations

Available Chart Types

Bar Charts:

  • Horizontal or vertical
  • Stacked or grouped
  • Best for comparing categories

Pie/Donut Charts:

  • Show proportions
  • Best for part-to-whole
  • Limit to <7 segments

Line Charts:

  • Show trends over time
  • Connect data points
  • Best for temporal data

Tables:

  • Detailed numeric data
  • Sortable columns
  • Export-friendly

Customizing Charts

For each question, configure:

  1. Click chart settings icon
  2. Select chart type
  3. Choose colors
  4. Set labels and legends
  5. Configure axis options

Color Options:

  • Use survey theme
  • Custom color palette
  • Single color gradient
  • Conditional colors

Filtering Reports

Apply Filters

Segment your data:

  1. Click Add Filter
  2. Select question to filter by
  3. Choose answer values
  4. Apply filter

Multiple Filters:

  • Add multiple conditions
  • AND/OR logic
  • Save filter sets

Common Filter Uses

By Response:

  • Completion status
  • Response date
  • Time to complete

By Answer:

  • Specific answer choices
  • Score ranges
  • Text contains

By Respondent:

  • Contact group
  • Custom fields
  • Email domain

Save Filter Views

Save frequently used filters:

  1. Apply your filters
  2. Click Save View
  3. Name the view
  4. Access from Views dropdown

Cross-Tabulation

Setting Up Cross-Tabs

Compare answers across segments:

  1. Go to Reports > Cross-Tabulation
  2. Select row variable (banner)
  3. Select column variable (stub)
  4. Generate report

Reading Cross-Tab Results

             | Male | Female | Other |
|------------|------|--------|-------|
| Satisfied  | 45%  | 52%    | 48%   |
| Neutral    | 30%  | 28%    | 32%   |
| Unsatisfied| 25%  | 20%    | 20%   |

Shows how satisfaction varies by gender.

Statistical Significance

Enable significance testing:

  • Chi-square test
  • Confidence levels (90%, 95%, 99%)
  • Highlight significant differences

Sharing Reports

Generate a public link:

  1. Click Share Report
  2. Configure sharing options:
    • Password protection
    • Expiration date
    • Allow download
  3. Copy and share link

Email Report

Send report directly:

  1. Click Email Report
  2. Enter recipients
  3. Add message
  4. Schedule or send now

Download Report

Export as file:

PDF Export:

  • Professional formatting
  • Include your logo
  • Print-ready

PowerPoint:

  • Editable slides
  • Chart per slide
  • Presentation-ready

Word:

  • Full report document
  • Editable text
  • Include commentary

Customizing Report Appearance

Branding

Add your brand elements:

  1. Go to Report Settings
  2. Upload logo
  3. Set colors
  4. Add footer information

Layout Options

Configure report layout:

  • Questions per page
  • Chart size
  • Include page numbers
  • Table of contents

Cover Page

Customize the cover:

  • Report title
  • Subtitle
  • Date
  • Your logo
  • Custom text

Scheduled Reports

Set Up Automated Reports

Receive reports automatically:

  1. Go to Reports > Scheduled
  2. Click Create Schedule
  3. Configure:
    • Report type
    • Frequency (daily, weekly, monthly)
    • Recipients
    • Format

Schedule Options

Frequency:

  • Daily at specific time
  • Weekly on specific day
  • Monthly on specific date
  • On survey close

Conditions:

  • Only if new responses
  • Minimum response threshold
  • Always send

Advanced Features

Custom Metrics

Create calculated fields:

  • Averages and totals
  • Weighted scores
  • NPS calculations
  • Custom formulas

Comparison Reports

Compare across:

  • Time periods
  • Collectors
  • Surveys
  • Segments

Text Analysis

For open-ended questions:

  • Word clouds
  • Sentiment analysis
  • Theme categorization
  • AI-powered insights

Best Practices

Report Design

  • Lead with key insights
  • Use consistent chart types
  • Don’t overcrowd pages
  • Include context and explanations

Data Presentation

  • Round percentages appropriately
  • Use meaningful decimal places
  • Label everything clearly
  • Explain statistical terms

Sharing

  • Know your audience
  • Provide executive summary
  • Include methodology
  • Offer to answer questions

Use Cases

Executive Summary

For leadership:

  • Key metrics on first page
  • Visual-heavy
  • Highlights and trends
  • Recommendations

Detailed Analysis

For researchers:

  • Full data tables
  • Statistical tests
  • Methodology details
  • Raw data access

Client Deliverable

For external sharing:

  • Professional branding
  • Clear explanations
  • Actionable insights
  • Protected access

Team Updates

For internal teams:

  • Regular cadence
  • Focus on changes
  • Action items
  • Progress tracking

Troubleshooting

Report Not Generating

  • Check for sufficient responses
  • Verify filter settings
  • Clear browser cache
  • Try smaller date range

Charts Not Displaying

  • Check question type compatibility
  • Verify data exists
  • Try different chart type
  • Update browser

Export Issues

  • Check file size limits
  • Try different format
  • Reduce included questions
  • Contact support for large reports

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