What is a 'Points Rank' question on OpinionX?
Points Rank is a question format on OpinionX that turns a set of text-based statements into a ranked list by letting participants allocate a pool of "points" amongst them according to their own personal preferences.
While all of our ranking formats are great for understanding what people care about most, Points Rank is particularly suited for allowing participants to place emphasis on individual options and represent the strength of their preferences rather than just the order of their preferences.
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How are the Points Rank results calculated?
Points Rank scores are calculated based on the percentage of total points that an individual option received. For example, if Ranking_Option_1 received 214 points from participants out of a total of 1500 points, its score would be 214/1500 = 14.27%.
Points Rank results are shown in two formats:
1. Points Rank: Survey Scores
Data table showing your options ranked from highest to lowest score. Available to all users.
2. Points Rank Preference Chart
View your ranked results as a bar chart. Available on all paid plans.
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Can participants add a custom answer to the Points Rank list?
Yes! You can allow participants to submit a custom response and then rank it as part of the overall list of options in an Order Rank block:
To add this feature to your survey, go to the Survey Setup Tab, go to your Points Rank block, hit the settings icon (⚙️), and enable the Add 'Other' Option checkbox.
On the Overview Tab, your Points Rank results will include a generic "Other" option that combines the scores allocated by all participants. Over on the Participants Tab you can view the custom responses that each individual participant submitted and the ranked position or points they allocated to their own custom response:
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Can I add section dividers between groups of ranking options?
Yes! Customers on the Analyze tier or higher can use the "Add Text Separators" setting to create dividers between sections of common themes:
Once you have enabled the Text Separators checkbox, you'll see the option for inserting them between ranking options at the bottom of your list:
You can leave either the title or subtitle empty, but one of the two must have text or it will not appear in the survey. Once configured properly, the screenshot below shows how it will look to participants. Note: you cannot use Text Separators if the "Randomize Order" checkbox has been enabled for your Points Rank block.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use multiple Points Rank blocks in my survey?
Anyone can add unlimited Points Rank blocks to their survey during setup.
Can I change the number of points each participant can allocate?
Yes. During survey setup, you'll see a box at the bottom of the Points Rank setup card that says "Votes each participant receives". The default is 10 but you can change this to any amount you'd like.
How many ranking options can I include in a Points Rank question?
There's no limit to the number of options you can include in a Points Rank question.
Do Points Rank questions work on mobile devices?
Yes. All OpinionX question types available are designed for any web browser, whether that's a desktop monitor, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
Can I upload images for my Points Rank block?
Yes! All question types on OpinionX support images and emojis.
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