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Exporting data from Quackback

Learn how to export your survey data from Quackback for further analysis or integration with other tools.

Exporting Data from Quackback

Exporting data from Quackback allows you to perform advanced analyses, integrate survey results with other data sources, or use specialized tools for reporting. This guide will walk you through the various methods of exporting data and best practices for working with exported data.

Types of data exports

Quackback offers several types of data exports:

  1. Raw Data: Complete response data in CSV or Excel format
  2. Summary Reports: Aggregated data and visualizations in PDF or PowerPoint format
  3. API Exports: Programmatic access to data for real-time integration

Exporting Raw Data

Step 1: Access export options

  1. Navigate to your survey in the Quackback dashboard.
  2. Click on "Analytics" > "Export Data".

Step 2: Choose export settings

  1. Select "Raw data" as the export type.
  2. Choose your preferred file format (CSV or Excel).
  3. Select the date range for the data you want to export.
  4. Choose whether to include or exclude personally identifiable information (PII).

Step 3: Configure data fields

  1. Select the specific questions and metadata fields to include in your export.
  2. Choose how to handle multiple-choice questions (separate columns or single column).

Step 4: Generate and download

  1. Click "Generate export" to create your data file.
  2. Once processing is complete, click "Download" to save the file to your computer.

Regular exports

Set up scheduled exports to automatically receive updated data at regular intervals.

Exporting Summary Reports

Step 1: Create a report

  1. Go to "Analytics" > "Custom reports".
  2. Design your report with the desired visualizations and metrics.

Step 2: Export the report

  1. Click on "Export" in the top right corner of your report.
  2. Choose your preferred format (PDF or PowerPoint).
  3. Select export options (e.g., include notes, raw data tables).

Step 3: Download and share

  1. Once the export is ready, click "Download" to save the file.
  2. Use the "Share" option to send the report directly to stakeholders.

Branded reports

Use Quackback's white-labeling options to create branded reports for client presentations or external stakeholders.

Using the API for Data Export

Quackback's API allows for programmatic access to your survey data, enabling real-time data integration and custom export workflows.

Step 1: Obtain API credentials

  1. Go to "Account settings" > "API access".
  2. Generate a new API key and secret.

Step 2: Make API Requests

Use the Quackback API to retrieve data. Here's an example using Python:

import requests

API_KEY = 'your_api_key'
API_SECRET = 'your_api_secret'
SURVEY_ID = 'your_survey_id'

url = f'https://api.quackback.com/v1/surveys/{SURVEY_ID}/responses'
headers = {
    'Authorization': f'Bearer {API_KEY}:{API_SECRET}'
}

response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)
data = response.json()

# Process the data as needed

API Rate Limits

Be mindful of API rate limits when making frequent requests. Implement proper error handling and retry logic in your integration.

Best Practices for Working with Exported Data

  1. Data Privacy: Always handle exported data in compliance with data protection regulations and your privacy policy.

  2. Data Cleaning: Review exported data for any inconsistencies or errors before analysis.

  3. Version Control: Maintain clear versioning for your exported datasets, especially when sharing with team members.

  4. Documentation: Keep detailed records of your export parameters and any data transformations performed post-export.

  5. Secure Storage: Store exported data securely, especially if it contains sensitive information.

Advanced Export Features

Customized Exports

  1. Use "Advanced Export" options to create tailored datasets.
  2. Apply filters to export specific subsets of your data.
  3. Create calculated fields to include custom metrics in your export.

Automated Exports

Set up automated exports to streamline your workflow:

  1. Go to "Analytics" > "Scheduled Exports".
  2. Configure export settings and frequency.
  3. Choose delivery method (email, SFTP, or cloud storage integration).

Large Datasets

For very large datasets, consider using incremental exports or breaking the export into smaller chunks to manage file sizes and processing times.

Troubleshooting Common Export Issues

  1. Export Timeouts: For large datasets, try exporting smaller date ranges or fewer fields.
  2. Missing Data: Ensure all question types are properly configured for export in your survey settings.
  3. Formatting Issues: Use Quackback's data formatting options to standardize dates, numbers, and text responses.

By mastering the data export features in Quackback, you can seamlessly integrate your survey data into your broader data analysis and reporting workflows, unlocking deeper insights and more robust analytics capabilities.