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Matrix Extraction

What is extraction from Matrix Table Question Type?

Extracting from a matrix question is a very useful feature, specially for surveys such as:

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Now, suppose you would like to ask the respondent why he/she selected Not Satisfied for a particular service provider. You can use Extraction to set this up.

If the respondent selects Not Satisfied for AOL and Qwest for question 1 then the extracted question (i.e. question 2) will be displayed as follows:

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How to setup Matrix Extraction?

To set up extraction, go to:

  • Login »  Surveys »  (Select Survey) »  Edit Survey »  Add/Edit Questions »  Fly Out Menu »  Logic
  • For the source question (e.g. question 1 from above example) click on the Logic button.
  • Select Extraction from Logic Types
  • Choose the criteria for extraction. Select the check boxes for answer options for which extraction should be performed.
  • Select Question Type to Extract to
    • Multiple Choice
    • Open-Ended Text
    • Ordering - Rank Order
    • Ordering - Drag & Drop
    • Ordering - Constant Sum
    • Rating - Star Rating
    • Matrix Table - Multi-Point Scales
    • Slider - Numeric
  • Select Default Destination. This is the question where respondents will be directed in case no extraction option is selected.
  • Click on the Save Logic button
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The destination question will be automatically inserted into your survey. You can Edit the destination question as per your requirements.

License & Access Options
This feature/tools described here are available with the following license(s) :
  • Corporate Edition - Buy Now - $99/Month
    • Unlimited Surveys, Questions, Responses
    • Advanced Toolset and Features
    • No Long Term Commitment

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