Know More about Analytics on Google Forms

Analytics in Google Forms is very helpful in summarising data and it chooses the right type of Graph to show the summary of different types of questions. Let’s have a look at various ways Google Analytics summarises data for different types of questions and surveys.

1. Analytics on quiz

The chart depicts data of Number of respondents vs points scored. The average score, median, and range are displayed at the top of the chart. Here, the X-axis shows the total points scored, and the Y-axis shows the number of respondents.

Also, it shows Frequently missed questions by participants.

For all the quiz questions, responses are represented by a horizontal bar chart highlighting correct answers with green color. Here, the Y-axis is options for questions and the X-axis is the number of times an option was polled.

2. Analytics of MCQs and drop-down questions

The summary of MCQs and drop–down question responses are displayed as a pie chart. It depicts the percentage of users who opted for each option.

3. Analytics of checkbox question

If you have a checkbox-type question, then its responses are visually shown using a horizontal bar chart. In the bar chart, answers are represented in the Y-axis and the number of times that option is selected is shown in the X-axis.

4. Summary of Linear Scale Question

For a linear scale question, the chart shown is a bar chart. Its X-axis represents the options in scale and the Y-axis represents the number of users who select that options.

5. Summary of Multiple choice and tick-box grid

For questions like Multiple choice grid and Tick-box grid, a multiple bar chart is used. Here also, the X-axis represents questions and the Y-axis represents the number of times an answer was selected by a user.

Google Forms is a versatile tool for gathering data, but its true power lies in its ability to analyze responses efficiently. It comes with a lot of preloaded features, which made it popular among users. It also has analytics tools built in which helps users quickly understand the summary of responses to their Google Forms.

By understanding the analytics features, you can gain insights into survey performance, participant behaviors, and data trends. In this article, we will discuss the steps to view analytics in Google Forms.