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  1. Introduction to account and user management

    The InsightStore's features make managing your account (aka organization) and its users easy. Accounts/Organizations Basic account/organization information Users Adding new users New user registration process User permissions...
  2. Choosing and applying weighting schemes

    Choosing an appropriate weighting scheme CivicScience offers many custom weighting schemes. Therefore, a common question is how to choose a weighting scheme appropriate for your research needs. To select a weighting scheme that suits your researc...
  3. Introduction to weighting

    Weighting is a statistical technique that involves mathematically manipulating data after the fact (i.e., after data collection) to bring the demographics of the survey sample more in line with those of a given population (e.g., the U.S. General P...
  4. Comparing segments

    To compare segments, click on the name of the segment, then on Results . Choose another segment and click Add to Comparison . You may add multiple segments. When you've added all the desired segments, click on the Run Comparison bu...
  5. Creating a segment

    Before creating a new segment, it is best to search the segment list to see if the segment you need already exists. Doing so helps limit the number of duplicates in the system. To create a segment, go to the segments page and click on the bright ...
  6. Searching for segments

    The search bar at the top of the Segments page (number one below) and the permissions list (number two below) can filter the segments list. Use the dropdown box on the right (number three below) to sort the list.  Segments, like questions, ...
  7. Using segments

    To use segments, find the question you are interested in and click on its text to reach the question page. Click on the Filter Question heading, then on Segments . You will see the Segments dropdown to the right. Click on it and scroll throug...
  8. Export data from a Scorecard report

    To export da ta from a Scorecard report, go to the Download item under the Results  tab.   If the data has not been computed recently, use the Compute button in the upper left corner. You will receive an email notification after th...
  9. Add a Scorecard report to a dashboard

    To add a Scorecard report to a dashboard, use the link in the lower right corner of the Scorecard's results tab. Select the desired dashboard from the dropdown list, then hit Submit . If you want to create a new dashboard, choose - Create Ne...
  10. Introduction to Scorecard reports

    Scorecard reports are flexible, tabular reports that combine data from multiple questions and can be segmented in any way you choose. Go to the Reports item in the left navigation bar to access or create a scorecard. If there are many reports i...