How to assign points for a grid question?

You can use the SCORE function to assign points for the answer choices in the multiple choice grid question and calculate the score. SCORE function can be used if all the statements in the multiple choice grid question have the same points.

You can use the SCORE function to assign points for the answer choices in the multiple choice grid question and calculate the score. SCORE function can be used if all the statements in the multiple choice grid question have the same points.

How to assign points using the SCORE function?

Let's create the Dutch Handedness Questionnaire to measure the extent of left or right handedness. This questionnaire contains one question about the hand you preferentially use for writing and ten questions about your hand preference for other activities.

We will use the multiple choice question to record the hand preference for writing and a multiple choice grid question with ten statements about the hand preference for other activities. Please follow the instructions below to assign points and calculate the score.

Step 1: Add a short answer question in your Google Form for assigning points and calculating the score.
Step 2: Click on the Addon icon > Select Formfacade > Select Customize this form > Click on the Proceed button.
In the Formfacade customize interface, click on the ⚙️icon next to the multiple choice grid question.
Step 3: Field settings screen will be displayed. Select the "Answer" tab and write the formula to assign points and calculate the score.

SCORE function

Left, Right and Both are the three answer choices for the statements in multiple choice grid question. The points must be assigned as follows: Left = -1, Right = +1, Both = 0. You can assign points to the answer choices in multiple choice grid question using SCORE function.

SCORE(entry#id, -1, 1, 0)

Note: Type @ and select the required multiple choice grid question from the list to add its entry #id in the above formula.

Step 4: Write the SCORE function in the Calculate option as shown below. The score varies from -10 for extreme left-handedness to + 10 for extreme right handedness.