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  1. Syndicated segments list

    This a list of all syndicated segments in the InsightStore.   ...
  2. Approve or Reject a Question

    After you've deployed a question, if it isn't collecting, check to see if it has been approved for a particular target.  Go to the question's Settings > Deployments screen. If the question has been approved or rejected for a particular target, ...
  3. Deploying a radio question

    To deploy (or launch) a radio (single-select) question in IS2:  Go to the question's Settings. Choose Deploy.  You'll see this screen. Choose who will be asked the question. If you want the question seen by all respondents, use the As...
  4. Poll unit detection bookmarklet

    The bookmarklet below can be used to search a webpage for the presence of the poll unit. Drag and drop the link below into your browser's bookmarks tab or the bookmarks bar.  Please disable any adblockers you use, then reload the page before ...
  5. Segment permissions

    Segment permissions determine who can use those segments. They fall into three groups. Syndicated segments belong to CivicScience. They are available for use by all accounts in the InsightStore. Shared  segments belong to CivicScience. They a...
  6. Webinar videos

    We are presenting a series of brown bag webinars on various topics.  October 16, 2024: Segment enhancements July 31, 2024: Strategic storytelling with data . Here are the slides . March 15, 2024: Dashboards February 15, 2024: Segments a...
  7. Introduction to segments

    A segment is a group of CivicScience survey respondents (i.e., a segment of the larger U.S. population) compiled based on responses to poll questions. You can analyze data for specific groups of respondents using segments, such as U.S. Women , U.S...
  8. 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, ...
  9. Basic question information

    Some information for each question can only be seen on the Basic Information screen. To access it, find the question you are interested in and click on its text to go to the question results page. Scroll down and click on the Settings heading....
  10. Question creation guidelines

    All questions should: Be neutral and balanced, showing no bias. Be sensitive to current events. Use language recognizable to humans, not robots or professional survey-takers. Have mutually exclusive answer choices - each answer option must be...