Create a new weighting scheme

Create a new weighting scheme to match the exact weighting requirements for a dataset, or as the starting point for creating a weighting scheme that can be used as a template for many similar datasets.

1. Open the Analytics app and on the analytics menu, click Datasets.
2. Select the dataset to add the weighting scheme to.
   Note: The weight sample percentage can be incorrect if not all system fields are mapped.
3. In the left navigation menu, click Weighting.
   Note: The Weighting menu is only enabled for datasets that have activities or profile variables added as data sources.
4. Click New Weighting Scheme > Create New.
5. Enter a meaningful name for the weighting scheme in Scheme Name.
   This name will identify the scheme to other users that can choose to apply the weighting scheme in crosstab reports. A name that indicates the purpose of the weighting scheme will be helpful for these users.
6. Define weighting variables. You can define up to 6 weighting variables.
   1. Select the dataset field to base the weighting variable on and click Add.
      You can add enumerated data types and NPS®¹ data.
   2. Enter a target percentage value for each answer.
      • The sum of target percentages across all answers for the weighting variable must equal 100.
      • The product of all values for all weighting variables, including "Did not answer", must not exceed 1000.
7. You can click and drag weighting variables to reorder them. The order defines the priority of the weighting variables.
8. Click Save & Calculate.