Data Literacy & Self-Service Analytics Survey Template
Measure data literacy and self-service analytics and BI adoption. Uncover confidence gaps, blockers, and training needs to strengthen your data-driven culture.
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Sample Survey Items
Q1
Dropdown
In the last 4 weeks, how often did you analyze or use data for your role?
Several times a day
About once per day
A few times per week
About once per week
Less than once per week
Did not use data in the last 4 weeks
Q2
Numeric
Approximately how many minutes did you spend last week finding, preparing, or cleaning data for routine tasks?
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q3
Rating
How easy is it to find the right dataset or dashboard when you need it?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: Very hardMax: Very easy
Q4
Multiple Choice
Which tools did you use in the last 30 days to explore or report data? Select all that apply.
Spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets)
BI dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)
Product analytics (Amplitude, Mixpanel)
SQL tools (e.g., Snowflake/BigQuery clients)
Notebooks (Jupyter, RStudio)
Data catalog or lineage tool
CRM or marketing analytics
Visualization builders (Looker Studio, Data Studio)
Other tool
Q5
Matrix
For each task, how would you rate your current ability?
Rows
Cannot do
Need help
Can do with effort
Comfortable
Could teach others
Filter and slice a dashboard to answer a question
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Build a basic chart from a dataset
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Create a calculated field or formula
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Join or merge two data sources
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Write a simple SQL query or use a query builder
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Define or select the right KPI for a task
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Set up a cohort or segment for analysis
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Q6
Ranking
Rank the following by how much they limit your use of data (top = biggest limiter).
Drag to order (top = most important)
Limited tool access or permissions
Unclear metric definitions
Tool complexity or steep learning curve
Data quality or freshness issues
Not enough time
Not sure where to start
Worried about making a mistake
Q7
Opinion Scale
How easy is it to find clear definitions for key metrics?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Very difficultMax: Very easy
Q8
Multiple Choice
How clear are the data governance and privacy expectations for your role?
Very unclear
Somewhat unclear
Neither clear nor unclear
Somewhat clear
Very clear
Q9
Constant Sum
Allocate 100 points to the support that would help you most.
Total must equal 100
Live training or workshops
Office hours with the data team
How-to guides and documentation
Templates or prebuilt dashboards
Improved data catalog or search
Faster or more reliable data refreshes
Streamlined access or permissions
Min per option: 0Whole numbers only
Q10
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you are paying attention, please select "I am paying attention."
I am paying attention
I am not paying attention
Prefer not to say
Q11
Opinion Scale
How confident are you using self-serve analytics to answer work questions today?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Not at all confidentMid: Moderately confidentMax: Extremely confident
Q12
Opinion Scale
In the last 30 days, I trusted the data I used to be accurate.
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Strongly disagreeMid: Neither agree nor disagreeMax: Strongly agree
Q13
Long Text
Anything else about data skills or self-serve tools we should know? (Optional)
Max 600 chars
Q14
Dropdown
Which best describes your primary role or function?
Engineering
Product Management
Design or UX
Marketing
Sales
Customer Success or Support
Operations
Finance
HR or People
IT or Security
Q15
Dropdown
How long have you been at the company?
Less than 6 months
6–12 months
1–2 years
3–5 years
More than 5 years
Q16
Dropdown
Where are you primarily located?
Americas
EMEA
APAC
Multiple regions
Prefer not to say
Q17
Dropdown
Are you a people manager?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Q18
Opinion Scale
How would you rate your overall data proficiency?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: NoviceMax: Expert
Q19
Long Text
Any other feedback or examples you’d like to share? (Optional)
Max 600 chars
Q20
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on your data use and self-serve analytics
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast
Q21
Chat Message
Thanks for completing the survey! Your input will help us improve data enablement and self-serve analytics.
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