Spider Charts are used to show several sections/ subsections/ questions / segmentations comparatively. Charts can be either based on percentage scores or the average actual score (Likert style reporting).
This is an example of a chart using percentages, with Labels.
The color of the points is normally determined by the rating - although this can be overridden if a specific color is associated with a section subsection or segmentation. Spider Charts have a transparent background.
This is an example of a chart showing the average actual points (Likert style) with Labels and the Decimals parameter set to 2.
Elements to Display |
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How to show | Using the Merge Manager | Parameter | Notes |
Total Result for this Assessment. | From "Show" choose Assessment | Survey | If the Section is also specified this parameter is ignored. |
Results for all sections. | From "Show" choose Sections From "Section" choose All Sections |
SectionNo=ALL | If the Subsections parameter is not used, there will be a result for each section. |
Result for one section. | From "Show" choose Sections From "Section" choose Section to be displayed |
SectionNo=n | If the Subsections parameter is not used, there will be one result. n=the section number |
Results for all subsections within the specified sections | From "Show" choose Subsections From "Section" choose All Sections or Section name From "Subsection" choose All Sub Sections |
SubSectionNo=ALL | The Section parameter must also be used. If the Questions parameter is not used, there will be a result for each subsection. |
Result for one subsection. | From "Show" choose Subsections From "Section" choose Section name From "Subsection" choose Subsection to be displayed |
SubSectionNo=n | The Section parameter must also be used. If the Questions parameter is not used, there will be one result. n=the subsection number |
Results for all questions within the specified sections and subsections. | From "Show" choose Questions From "Section" choose Section name From "Subsection" choose All Subsections or Subsection name. From "Question" choose All Questions |
QuestionNo=ALL | Section and Subsection parameters must also be used. |
Result for one question. | From "Show" choose Questions From "Section" choose Section name. From "Subsection" choose Subsection name. From "Question" choose Question to be displayed |
QuestionNo=n | Section and Subsection parameters must also be used. n=the question number |
Results for all segmentations | From "Show" choose Segmentations From "Segmentation" choose All Segmentations |
SegmentationNo=ALL | Can not be combined with other options (e.g. Sections or Subsections) May be filtered by segmentation groups or Top/Bottom. |
Result for one segmentation. | From "Show" choose Segmentations From "Segmentation" choose Segmentation to be displayed |
SegmentationNo=n | Can not be combined with other options (e.g. Sections or Subsections) n = the Segmentation Number, this is available in the Segmentations function. |
Filters |
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How to | Using the Merge Manager | Parameter | Notes |
Include all segmentation groups. | From "Segmentation Group" choose All Segmentation Groups | SegG=ALL | Only applicable if the SegmentationNo=ALL display option is taken |
Include one segmentation group only. | From "Segmentation Group" choose Segmentation Group name | SegG=n | Only applicable if the Segmentation display option is taken |
Options |
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How to | Using the Merge Manager | Parameter | Notes |
Show scores as a percentage | From "Display" select Percentage | (none) | Percentage scores will be displayed by default. |
Show scores as an average value (Likert Style) | From "Display" select Average Score (Likert Style) | ShowActual=Y | Show the average of the points scored for all questions included in the selection. |
Use ratings from an Advanced rating type. | From "Rating Type" choose the Rating Type to be used. | RatingType=n | n=Rating Type ID from Advanced ratings screen. |
Show the score on each mark (percentage or actual score). | From "Advanced" choose Display Labels. From "Display Labels" select Labels. |
Label=Y | Labels show the mark value in the Display Format (percentages or actual scores). |
Show decimals on the score (both the label, if one is shown and the size of the mark) | From "Advanced" choose Set the Decimals. In "Decimals" enter the number of decimal places. |
Decimals=n | The number of decimal places for the Axis and the label (if any) |
Set the height of the graphic (overriding the default) | From "Advanced" choose Height. In "Height" enter the height required in pixels. |
Height=nnn | The height of the graphic. If the Width is not specified the system will calculate the width proportionately. The default height is 500 pixels. |
Set the Width of the graphic (overriding the default) | From "Advanced" choose Width. In "Width" enter the width required in pixels. |
Width=nnn | The Width of the graphic. If the Height is not specified the system will use the default height. The default width is 500 pixels. |
Select the Font for the Legends and Labels | From "Advanced" choose Font. From "Font" select the required font. |
Font=[name] | The fonts available are listed in the Merge Manager. If they have a space in the name it is replaced by an underscore. |
Select the Font Size for the Legends and Labels | From "Advanced" choose Font Size. In "Font Size" enter the required font size in points. |
FontSize=n | n = the font size in points. |
Select the Background color for the chart, or make it transparent | From "Advanced" choose Background. In "Background" enter the Color code (#nnnnnn) or "null" if a transparent background is required |
Background=CCCCCCC | CCCCCCC = the Color code (#nnnnnn) or "null" if a transparent background is required. eg #FFFFFF = white. |
Display Rating Bands as a background | From "Advanced" choose Rating Bands. From "Rating Bands" select Display Rating Bands. |
RatingBands=Y | Displays background color bands, based on the rating. The Rating Type can be specified if a Rating other than the base Rating is required. The ChartColors can be used to set the color of the points. |
Display Rating Lines as a background | From "Advanced" choose Rating Lines. In "Rating Lines" enter the line width required in pixels. |
RatingLine=n | Displays color lines, based on the rating. The Rating Type can be specified if a Rating other than the base Rating is required. |
Set the Label Color | From "Advanced" choose Label color. In "Specify Label Color" enter the color code in the format #nnnnnn. |
LabelColor=CCCCCCC | CCCCCCC = the Color code (#nnnnnn) for the Label (score). |
Set the maximum value of the Score Axis. | From "Advanced" choose Set the Y Axis Maximum. In "Set the Y Axis Maximum" enter the maximum value. |
YAxisMax=n | The axis maximum value. |
Set the increment of the Score Axis. | From "Advanced" choose Set the Y Axis Increment. In "Set the Y Axis Increment" enter the increment value (e.g. 1). |
YAxisInc=n | The axis increment of the lines. |
Display a benchmark made up of all previous responses where the response Classifier = the benchmark Classifier | From "Advanced" choose Benchmark 1. From "Benchmark 1" select the required group, either All Responses or filtered by Classifier. |
BM1=n | n = 0 for All Responses. Otherwise n= the Classifier No (from the Classifier table) |
Display a second benchmark made up of all previous responses where the response Classifier = the benchmark Classifier | From "Advanced" choose Benchmark 2. From "Benchmark 2" select the required group, either All Responses or filtered by Classifier. |
BM2=n | n = 0 for All Responses. Otherwise n= the Classifier No (from the Classifier table) |
Display a third benchmark made up of all previous responses where the response Classifier = the benchmark Classifier | From "Advanced" choose Benchmark 3. From "Benchmark 3" select the required group, either All Responses or filtered by Classifier. |
BM3=n | n = 0 for All Responses. Otherwise n= the Classifier No (from the Classifier table) |
Specify the Colors for the chart | From "Advanced" choose Set the chart colors. In "Set the chart colors" enter the Hex code for the colors, separated by a comma. |
Chartcolors=CCCCCC,F0F0F0 | Specify the hex code for the colors for the chart, separated by a comma. They will be used in the order they appear. If there are more marks than colors, the defaults will be used. |
Order Elements by Score ascending (lowest at the top) | From "Advanced" choose Sort Type. From "Sort Type" select Score. From "Advanced" choose Sort Order. From "Sort Order" select Ascending. |
OrderType=Score Order=Asc |
Score order of the mark labels |
Order Elements by Score descending (highest to lowest) | From "Advanced" choose Sort Type. From "Sort Type" select Score. From "Advanced" choose Sort Order. From "Sort Order" select Descending. |
OrderType=Score Order=Desc |
Alphabetical order of the mark labels |
Order Elements by Name alphabetically ascending (A - Z) | From "Advanced" choose Sort Type. From "Sort Type" select Alphabetical. From "Advanced" choose Sort Order. From "Sort Order" select Ascending. |
OrderType=Alpha Order=Asc |
Alphabetical order of the mark labels |
Order Elements by Name alphabetically descending (Z - A) | From "Advanced" choose Sort Type. From "Sort Type" select Alphabetical. From "Advanced" choose Sort Order. From "Sort Order" select Descending. |
OrderType=Alpha Order=Desc |
Alphabetical order of the mark labels |
Display multiple charts down the page. | From "Advanced" choose Set the Direction. From "Set the Direction" select Vertical. |
Direction=Vertical | Displays multiple charts down the page. |
Display multiple charts across the page. | From "Advanced" choose Set the Direction. From "Set the Direction" select Horizontal. |
Direction=Horizontal | Displays multiple charts across the page. |
Cohort GroupingsNote: Separate Graphs will be shown for each cohort group. To show the cohort groups on one chart, use the Multi merge type. |
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How to | Using the Merge Manager | Parameter | Notes |
Group all the responses into one result | From "Advanced" choose Set the Cohort Splits. From "Cohort Splits" select Average all Responses. |
SplitType=N | No Split |
Group responses by Reporting Identifier (or Role if using Cohort Initiations) | From "Advanced" choose Set the Cohort Splits. From "Cohort Splits" select Group by Report Identifier. |
SplitType=I | Show the average of responses, grouped by Report Identifier or the Specified Identifier |
Group responses by Respondent (First name/Last name) | From "Advanced" choose Set the Cohort Splits. From "Cohort Splits" select Group by Respondent. |
SplitType=R | Show the average of responses, grouped by Respondent. |
Group responses by Classifier | From "Advanced" choose Set the Cohort Splits. From "Cohort Splits" select Group by Classifier. From "Advanced" choose Set the Select Classifier. From "Classifier" select Classifier to use. |
SplitType=C Class=n |
Show the average of responses, grouped by Classifier. N = the classifier Number from the Classifier list. |
Group responses by Month and Year | From "Advanced" choose Set the Cohort Splits. From "Cohort Splits" select Group by Month/Year. |
SplitType=M | Show the average of responses, grouped by Month and Year |
Group responses by Year | From "Advanced" choose Set the Cohort Splits. From "Cohort Splits" select Group by Year. |
SplitType=Y | Show the average of responses, grouped by Year |
Filter the data to only use the specified Identifier | From "Advanced" choose Filter by Identifier. In "Identifier" enter the Reporting Identifier to use. |
Identifier=nnnnnn | Filter the data to only use the specified Reporting Identifier (Often the Role if using Cohort Initiations). If the Reporting Identifier has spaces, replace them with an underscore. |
Examples of Spider merge strings:
{Spider[SectionNo=All]} |
Spider image for the whole assessment (Point for each section) |
{Spider[SectionNo=2 SubSectionNo=All Label=Y]} |
Spider image by section and all subsections (Point for each Subsection) and display labels. |
{Spider[SectionNo=2 SubSectionNo=All ShowActual=Y Label=Y Decimals=1]} |
Spider image for section 2 and all subsections (Point for each Subsection) displaying average actual points to one decimal point (Likert Style) and displaying labels. |
{Spider[SegmentationNo=All]} |
Spider Chart image by segmentations |
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