I would like to use survey responses in the calculation of values that then are presented in the survey in real time. I cannot figure out how to show these values in the survey. Should I create the new value as embedded data (in the survey flow) and then add this as piped text or should I use javascript to create a new value that is then set as embedded with (Qualtrics.SurveyEngine.setEmbeddedData("Total",sum_total) in the javascript? I have tried both options and cannot get the calculated values to show up in the survey. These are the calculations I'd like to make: Take all the family members who are entered with age into a matrix table (drop down choice for age) and summarize them into three categories: kids, adults, seniors. The objective is for these three values to be provided in the survey so the respondent can confirm the answers. (See screen shot below). !

To use alert, insert a statement where you want to debug or see the values.e.g., before creating dummy variables you might say:alert("age1 recorded as"+age1);When you preview the survey, you will get a popup showing you what value age1 was set to. You might have to move the JS to Q3 addOnload. That way Q1 will have all data entered. As you suggested, Q3 might have to be on a new page to insure that all the data from Q1 is in the system.

If you are going to calculate values and present them, you should put them into a descriptive text question instead of an actual question. You can use rich text formatting to achieve the matrix look by putting the text and the calculated values into a table. Create embedded data (in survey flow) elements for children, adults, senior, and total. Set the values from the question, and put the embedded data into the display table.

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