Analyse Date Question Responses

A Date question allows respondents to enter a specific calendar date. In the Analysis section, Enquete helps you review how many valid dates were submitted, the date range across all responses, and the exact values entered by respondents.

In the example shown, respondents were asked when they first started receiving treatment for their migraines. The analysis view is useful for understanding timing, identifying the earliest and latest submitted dates, and checking whether any entries may be invalid or incomplete.

Step 1: Review the summary cards

At the top of the analysis panel, Enquete shows key summary values:

• Total Responses

• Earliest Date

• Latest Date

These cards give you a quick overview of the date data collected.

In this example:

• Total Responses shows how many answers were submitted

• Earliest Date shows the oldest valid date entered

• Latest Date shows the most recent valid date entered

This is the fastest way to understand the overall time range in the responses.

Step 2: Review the Date Distribution chart

Below the summary cards, Enquete displays a Date Distribution chart.

This chart shows the submitted date values and how often each one appears. It helps you see whether responses are spread across different dates or concentrated around a smaller period.

Use this chart to look for:

• repeated dates

• dates that fall much earlier or later than the rest

• entries that do not appear to be valid dates

In the example, some entries appear as Invalid Date. This tells you that some submitted responses could not be properly interpreted as valid date values. When this happens, it is important to review the response list below for more context.

Step 3: Use the chart menu

At the top right of the chart, the three-line menu icon allows you to download the chart.

Depending on the available options, you can export it as:

• PNG

• CSV

• SVG

This is useful when you want to include the date analysis in a report, presentation, or external review.

Step 4: Review the All Responses list

Below the chart, Enquete shows an All Responses section.

This section lists the submitted answers one by one, making it easier to verify the exact dates entered by respondents. It is especially helpful when:

• you want to confirm specific entries

• you need to review unusual values

• the chart shows invalid or unexpected dates

In the example, some responses show clear formatted dates such as:

• Friday, December 6, 2024

• Friday, June 6, 2025

• Friday, December 12, 2025

• Friday, September 12, 2025

This list helps you cross-check the summary cards and chart.

How to interprete date results

To interpret Date question results, start by checking the earliest and latest dates. This tells you the overall period covered by the responses.

Then review the Date Distribution chart to see whether dates are spread out over time or grouped around certain points. If many respondents entered dates within the same period, this may indicate a common start date, event window, or timing pattern.

After that, review the All Responses list to confirm the exact submitted values. This is important when you want to validate the data or investigate unusual entries.

If the chart shows Invalid Date, this usually means some responses were not recognized correctly as valid date values. In that case, the response list helps you identify whether the issue comes from formatting, missing values, or incorrect input.

What to pay attention to

When analysing a Date question, pay attention to:

• the total number of submitted responses

• the earliest and latest valid dates

• whether dates are spread across a wide or narrow time range

• whether repeated dates appear

• whether any entries show as Invalid Date

• whether the response list confirms what you see in the chart

This helps you understand the timeline behind the responses and also check the quality of the submitted date data.