Branching

Using simple branching you can set the simple question skip logic based on user input. You can do it manually for each question one by one or you can generate it automatically by clicking on the “Reset” button. When you click the “Reset” button, each question skips to the next question.

Once you set your skip logic, you need to save it.

Please note that when you modify an existing question, you must set the skip logic again.

Advanced Branching

Advanced Branching allows you to create custom rules to control the flow of your survey. You can set conditions based on respondents’ answers to navigate them to specific questions or even end the survey. This feature acts like a simple query builder, letting you combine multiple conditions using common operators.

Key Features and Attributes

• Evaluate On: Select the source question whose answer will determine the branching logic.
• Criteria: Define the conditions for branching using operators (e.g., Equal to, Greater Than) and values. You can combine multiple criteria using AND/OR operators.
• Target Question: Choose the question or action (e.g., “End Survey”) where the respondent will be directed if the condition is met.
• Active: Toggle this option to enable or disable the branching rule.

Supported Operators and Conditions

Below is a list of operators you can use to define branching rules, along with their descriptions and examples.

Basic Comparison Operators

List-Based Operators

List-Based Operators are used to evaluate whether a respondent’s answer matches (or does not match) a set of predefined values. These operators are particularly useful for questions where users can select multiple options, such as checkboxes, and the backend stores the answers as a comma-separated list (e.g., 1,2,3).

Additional Notes on Multi-Select (Checkbox) Behavior:

• In a checkbox question, when users select multiple options, the backend stores the answers as a comma-separated string. For example, if a user selects options with values 1, 2, and 3, the answer is stored as 1,2,3.
• The IN operator checks if any of the selected values are present in the specified list. For example, if the answer is 1,2 and the rule is Q1 IN 1,4,5, the condition is true because 1 is in the list.
• The NOT IN operator checks if none of the selected values are present in the specified list. For example, if the answer is 1,2 and the rule is Q1 NOT IN 3,4,5, the condition is true because neither 1 nor 2 is in 3,4,5.

Range Operator

Pattern Matching Operators

Pattern Examples for LIKE/NOT LIKE:

• a%: Answer starts with ‘a’.
• %a: Answer ends with ‘a’.
• %a%: Answer contains ‘a’ anywhere.
• mango: Answer is exactly ‘mango’.

Multi-Answer Operators (For Checkbox Questions)

These operators evaluate the number of selected options in a multi-answer question (e.g., checkboxes), where answers are stored as a comma-separated list (e.g., 1,3,5,7,9).

How to Set Up a Branching Rule

1. Add a New Rule: Click the “+Add” button in the Branching List.
2. Select the Source Question: Under “Evaluate on,” choose the question to base your rule on.
3. Define Criteria:
   • Select the question (QN).
   • Choose an operator (e.g., Equal to, Greater Than).
   • Enter the value to compare against.
   • Add more criteria if needed by clicking “Add new criteria” and joining them with AND/OR.
4. Set the Target: Choose the target question or action (e.g., “End Survey”) under “Target Question.”
5. Activate the Rule: Check the “Active” box to enable the rule.
6. Save: Click “Save Rule” to apply the branching logic.

Notes

This feature helps you create dynamic surveys that adapt to respondents’ answers, improving the user experience and data quality.

Advanced Validations

Advanced validation allows you to apply validation rules that come from multiple questions. Here you can configure your own error message related to the validation.