An average or weighted average is being calculated in different ways depending on what question types you used in your survey.

How an average or weighted average is calculated in the following question types:

• Multiple Choice Question

The rating average is calculated as follows, where:

w = weight of the answer choice
x = response count for the answer choice

• Ranking Question

The average ranking is calculated as follows, where:

w = weight of ranked position
x = response count for answer choice

• Matrix / Rating Scale Question (if the “Use Weights” setting is enabled)

The rating average is calculated as follows, where:

w = weight of answer choice
x = response count for answer choice

• Multiple Textboxes Question (if the “Only Allow Numerical Data” setting is enabled)

The average is calculated as follows:

• Slider Question

Here’s how we calculate the average:

• Star Rating Question

The rating average is calculated as follows, where:

w = weight of answer choice
x = response count for answer choice