Google Forms Tutorial

The video begins with Kevin introducing the topic of Google Forms, a free tool available for creating surveys and quizzes through a Google account. He emphasizes the ease of use and intuitive interface of Google Forms. The video will guide viewers on how to access Google Forms, create a basic survey, set up logic for question routing, distribute the survey, and analyze the results. Kevin demonstrates accessing Google Forms through Google Drive and the quicker method of using forms.google.com. He also discusses the option of starting from a template or a blank form, and the ability to view and manage multiple forms through Google Drive.

In this section, Kevin explains how to set up the structure of the survey. He starts by giving the form a title, 'Viewer Satisfaction Survey', and adds a description to provide context. He then proceeds to add questions, demonstrating how to use the default placeholder question and modify it. He also shows how to add multiple-choice options, insert an image for visual cues, and change the type of question, such as short answer or paragraph answer. Kevin discusses the flexibility of question types and the ability to add multimedia elements to enhance the survey.

Kevin continues by discussing the organization of questions into sections and setting up logic for the survey flow. He creates additional sections for different types of respondents and explains how to move questions between sections. He sets up logic so that respondents who answer 'no' to the subscription question are directed to a section asking why they haven't subscribed, while 'yes' and 'maybe' responses lead to further questions. Kevin also shows how to handle skipped questions and emphasizes the importance of testing the logic to ensure it works as intended.

In this part, Kevin adds more questions to the survey, including a short answer question about the type of video viewers would like to see next and a Likert scale question about the likelihood of recommending the channel. He introduces response validation to ensure that responses meet certain criteria. Kevin also shows how to use the shuffle option order to randomize the order of answer choices, which can help avoid bias in responses. He continues to build the survey by adding open-ended questions and importing questions from other forms.

Kevin concludes the survey by adding a thank you message to the participants for their feedback. He then discusses the final steps before distributing the survey, such as renaming the form, organizing it in Google Drive, and customizing the theme with colors and images. He explores the settings, including the option to turn the form into a quiz, and the importance of previewing the survey to ensure everything functions correctly. Kevin also mentions the ability to collaborate with others on the survey and the various sharing options available, such as email, social media, and embedding the form on a website.

After submitting a response to the survey, Kevin demonstrates how to review and analyze the results. He explains the different views available in the responses tab, such as summary, individual, and the ability to create a spreadsheet in Google Sheets or download a CSV file for further analysis in other software. He also shows how to toggle the form on and off to control the submission of responses. Kevin emphasizes the ease of use and the cloud-based nature of Google Forms, allowing for real-time saving and access to the form from the homepage.