This code demonstrates how to sort checkbox data from responses in Google Sheets. It addresses a common challenge faced by users who want to analyze data collected through Google Forms, where users can select multiple options from a list of checkboxes.
- Python 3.x
csv
module- Google Sheets access and permission to edit the target spreadsheet
The following Python scripts are used in this case study:
- groups.py This script reads data from a CSV file containing meeting options and associated names. It then outputs a the names in a column, and chosen meeting options beside enclosed in a list
- script.py: This script writes grouped meeting options and associated names to a text file for further analysis or presentation.
meeting_options.csv:
Name | Chosen Meeting Options |
---|---|
John Doe | Friday, 22nd (offline), Saturday, 23rd (offline) |
Jane Doe | Monday, 11th (online), Tuesday, 12th (offline) |
Eghosa-Osahon Marvellous | Monday, 11th (online), Tuesday, 12th (offline), Friday, 15th (offline), Saturday, 16th (online), Monday, 18th (offline), Tuesday, 19th (online), Friday, 22nd (offline) |
Note: This is an example file, and the actual data in your CSV file may differ.
grouped_meeting_options.txt:
Meeting Option: Monday, 11th (online)
- Jane Doe
- Eghosa-Osahon Marvellous
Meeting Option: Tuesday, 12th (offline)
- Jane Doe
- Eghosa-Osahon Marvellous
Meeting Option: Friday, 15th (offline)
- Eghosa-Osahon Marvellous
Meeting Option: Saturday, 16th (online)
- Eghosa-Osahon Marvellous
Meeting Option: Monday, 18th (offline)
- Eghosa-Osahon Marvellous
Meeting Option: Tuesday, 19th (online)
- Eghosa-Osahon Marvellous
Meeting Option: Friday, 22nd (offline)
- John Doe
- Eghosa-Osahon Marvellous
Note: This is an example output, and the actual data in your text file may differ depending on the content of your CSV file.
This code can be adapted to accommodate different requirements:
- Different meeting option format: If your meeting options are formatted differently, you can modify the
groups.py
script to handle the specific format. - Multiple selection types: If your Google Form allows multiple selection types, you can modify the code to handle various data formats accordingly.
- Different output format: You can modify the
script.py
script to output the data in a different format, such as a JSON file or a spreadsheet.
This case study demonstrates how to sort and group checkbox data from Google Sheets responses. The included scripts can be easily adapted to meet specific requirements and provide a valuable tool for analyzing data collected through Google Forms.