In this release, we have introduced Answer Coding for Adaptive Surveys. This functionality is specifically designed for leaders and data analysts who manage data-heavy engagements and require precise, numerical mapping for survey responses.
This feature provides a robust way to categorize responses behind the scenes without altering the participant's experience.
- To enable this tool, navigate to Settings > Data Handling and toggle on the Answer Codes option.
- Once active, any question with text-based response options will display an "Add/Edit Code" button. This allows you to map a specific value (e.g., "Highly Satisfied" to code 5) to each choice.
- You are not required to code every question. You can selectively apply codes only to the data points that require technical analysis.
Note: To maintain data integrity, the system requires that a survey question be either fully coded or entirely uncoded. For example, if a question has four response options, you cannot assign codes to only two and leave the remaining two blank.
Data Analysis & Export
For data analysts, this feature transforms the Participant Response Export. When generating the report, a new pop-up window will appear, offering a choice in how the data is displayed:
- Answer Text: Exports the literal response selected by the participant.
- Answer Coding: Exports the underlying numerical or shorthand code assigned during the survey design.