Surveys

These were launched as a new feature from Action Network in 2024.

Guidance from Action Network on the survey feature is here survey feature is here.

Unless you are a member of the XRUK Action Network Data Team (or have specifically requested 'custom field' permissions) then all the data you collect in these surveys will be 'action-only' fields.

What are action-only fields?

These are perfect for surveys as this mean the data stays within the survey itself and not tied to a persons record forever. This is likely to be preferable, as surveys often take a snapshop in time. e.g. feedback from an action/training or a temperature check on a current issue/decision

When you give your survey questions field names, e.g. Survey2024_question1 they will be stored with a prefix, so will look like 'can2_action_field_Survey2024_question1'. This is important to know if you need to trigger further pages or questions from the answer in an earlier question.

As this is all quite complex then it's best to refer to Action Network support page for help - or request a 1-1 Zoom with someone from the Action Network Data Team.