Adding Logic to a Survey
Currently the SparkThink tool supports the following types of logic.
If/Then:
- (pre-question) If the answer is X, then skip this question
- (pre-question) If the answer is not X, then skip this question
- (post-question) If the answer is X, then skip this question OR go to end of the survey
- (post-question) If the answer is not X, then skip this question OR go to end of the survey
Otherwise:
- Follow the rules above, otherwise take participant to X.
To apply logic:
- Head to your project library and open the survey you're working on. Select the question you want to apply the logic and look for the logic symbol at the top.
2. Once you select that icon a logic box will open. Here you'll want to decide if your rule applies before the participant answers this question or after the participant answers this question. Take note of the downward facing arrows as they can help walk you through the flow of your logic.
For example: I want to ask my participant what their favorite ice cream flavor is but if they answered the previous question saying they don't like ice cream, I want them to skip this question. I would choose to apply a rule before this question is answered.
(pre-question) If the answer to "What is your favorite ice cream flavor?" is "I don't like ice cream", then skip this question.
For example: I only want to ask participants who responded with "Vanilla" to elaborate on which types of toppings they like. I would apply a rule AFTER this question is answered.
(post-question) If the answer to "What is your favorite ice cream flavor?" is "Vanilla", then take respondents to "What type of ice cream topping do you enjoy?".
3. To specify your rule(s), select the "+ New Rule" button. A set of options opens up for you to specify. Note that you can add more than one rule. To delete a rule, click the 'x' button at the top left hand corner.
5. When you're finished, select save changes. You'll be navigated back to the activity pane. You'll see a logic indicator on the question tile that you selected. To edit your rules, select the logic button at the top of the activity panel.