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Multi-User Comparison

This guide explains how to use the Multi-User Comparison feature in Family Navigator to compare individual user responses side-by-side across different questions and categories.

Overview

The Multi-User Comparison page allows you to select multiple individual users and visualize their questionnaire responses in a detailed comparison format. Unlike group comparisons, this feature focuses on individual user responses, making it ideal for analyzing specific user patterns or conducting detailed assessments.

Accessing Multi-User Comparison

  1. Log in to the Family Navigator application.
  2. Navigate to the "Multi-User Comparison" section from the main menu.

Multi-User Comparison menu item

Selecting Users for Comparison

Step 1: Search and Add Users

The main interface provides a user search section where you can find and add individual users.

User search section

Step 2: Filter Users

Use the dropdown filters to narrow down your search:

  • Account: Choose the parent account/organization
  • Version: Select the specific account version

Step 3: Select Specific User

Once you've selected Account and Version, the User dropdown will populate with available users from that account.

User filters

Step 4: Add User to Comparison

After selecting a user, their details will appear in a preview card showing:

  • Full name
  • Account name
  • Version (if applicable)
  • Constituency

Click "Add to Comparison" to include them in your comparison list.

User preview and add button

Step 5: Repeat for Multiple Users

Continue the process to add multiple users. Each added user will appear as a colored tag in the "Selected Users" section.

Selected users list

Starting the Comparison

Minimum Requirements

You need at least 2 users selected to perform a comparison. The "Compare" button will be disabled until this requirement is met.

Initiating Comparison

Click the "Compare" button to generate the comparison results.

Viewing Comparison Results

Loading State

While processing, you'll see a loading indicator.

Results Layout

Results are organized by categories and subcategories, with each question displayed as a horizontal bar chart.

Comparison results overview

Category Organization

  • Each category is displayed in its own card
  • Subcategories are grouped within categories
  • Questions are arranged in a responsive grid (2 columns on large screens)

Question Charts

Each question shows:

  • Question text at the top
  • Horizontal bars representing each user's response
  • Color-coded bars matching user legend
  • Response values displayed on bars (or "N/A" if no response)

Sorting Options

Use the "Sort By" dropdown to reorder users in each question chart:

  • Default: Original selection order
  • Alphabetical: Sort by user name A-Z
  • Ascending: Sort by response score low to high
  • Descending: Sort by response score high to low

Sort options

Downloading Results

Individual Question Downloads

Click the download icon next to any question to save that specific chart as an image.

Individual download button

PDF Report Generation

Click "Download PDF" to generate a comprehensive report with anonymization options.

PDF download button

Anonymization Options

Choose what information to anonymize in the PDF:

  • Anonymous names: Replace user names with generic labels
  • Anonymous constituencies: Hide constituency information
  • Anonymous accounts: Remove account/version details

PDF anonymization options

Click "Generate PDF" to create and download the report.

Error Handling

Comparison Errors

If comparison data fails to load, error messages will be displayed.

Minimum User Requirement

The compare button remains disabled until at least 2 users are selected.

Performance Considerations

  • Large numbers of users may take longer to process
  • Consider limiting to 5-8 users for optimal performance
  • PDF generation includes all selected data

Best Practices

User Selection

  • Choose users with completed questionnaires for meaningful comparisons
  • Select users from similar contexts for relevant insights
  • Limit to 3-6 users for readability

Data Analysis

  • Use sorting options to identify patterns and outliers
  • Pay attention to color coding for user identification
  • Compare responses across related questions

Report Generation

  • Use anonymization options when sharing sensitive information
  • Download individual charts for focused presentations
  • Consider audience needs when choosing download formats

Troubleshooting

  • No users in dropdown: Check that account and version are selected
  • Compare button disabled: Ensure at least 2 users are selected
  • Charts not loading: Verify users have completed questionnaire responses
  • PDF download failing: Try with fewer anonymization options
  • Slow performance: Reduce number of selected users