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How to deploy a survey
Deploying a survey using Novi Survey software is a simple process. However, to achieve the best results, it is important to plan the deployment carefully and set the correct options in the survey tool.
1) Check the validity of the survey
The survey lis ...
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How to show only completed responses in a report
Novi Survey software includes rich report formatting and structuring capabilities. When a new report is created, it includes by default all of the questions in the survey and provides statistics and graphs corresponding to the full corpus of responses availabl ...
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Conditions for multiple choice questions -- How to make sure they express what you want
Novi Survey online survey software allows formulating sophisticated conditions in page conditions, skip logic, alert conditions, and report filters. Conditions are logic elements (more specifically predicates) of the form:
Atomic Question data element – ...
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How to use graphs and tables from reports in presentations and documents
One of the questions that come up often when users of the online survey software start analyzing their data: "Novi Survey has generated this great report chockfull of graphs and data tables. How do I include some or all of these in a Word document or a Po ...
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How to change the numbering of questions in surveys
In Novi Survey survey software the numbering of questions is controlled by the template for the survey. The association between a survey and its template is found in the survey set up screen, in the main tab.
If the survey is setup to use a global templat ...
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Test and retest your survey
Test and re-test your survey. Before you launch the survey try taking the survey as if you were a respondent. Ask a few of your colleges to take the survey and give you feedback about their experience. After you collect a few samples, create a report and do so ...
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Provide a means for respondent to opt out of the survey
When sending online survey email invitations, always provide a means for prospective respondent to decline receiving future reminders to answer the survey. Also, provide a means to opt out from future invitations. Good web survey software should support opt-ou ...
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Use a descriptive subject line in the survey email invitation
When you send the online survey email invitations make sure to use a descriptive subject line (e.g., “We value your input for improving our service”). In the body of the email include a brief description of the survey. Make sure to mention the following:
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Show a back button on every page, add a comments section
1-Always show a back button on every page to allow the online survey respondent to navigate back to the previous answer in case they make a mistake. As a survey designer, your objective should be to collect the most accurate information you can get.
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Include questions that check for consistency and track time spent on the response
1-Try to include questions that check the consistency and validity of the respondent's answers.
For example, an employee survey can ask:
Which division of the company do you work in?
A later question can ask:
Where are you based?
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