Survey batches

Survey batches are used to control when your survey is open

Context

In order for a survey to be active, it must be part of an active batch. This means the batch must have a 'from' date which is in the past and a 'to' date which is in the future or left blank

• Batches provide a way to control when your survey is active by setting a 'from' and 'to' date. Respondents clicking on a survey link outside of these date will be informed that the survey is closed.

• Batches also provided a way of grouping respondents based on when they completed a survey as the data set can be filtered by 'batch'. This is helpful if you run an annual surveys and want to be able to analyse results by year.

Step 1

• Batch settings can be found under the 'Survey Definition' menu

Step 2

• You need to set a 'from' date which is in the past in order for the batch to be activated

Step 3

You can organise batches by giving them a label and description

Step 4

Select 'create new batch' to create a new batch

Step 5

When analysing survey results, responses can be filtered by batch

Step 6

To make the change effective, remember to got to "Settings" and 'Publish' a new version of your Survey.

Screenshot showing the Settings Menu on the left of the page and the blue 'Publish' button in the top right.