# Benchmark Goals

## Adding a Goal to a Benchmark

Users can define specific goals within a benchmark to measure performance or quality levels in a survey. Each goal establishes thresholds and evaluation criteria for comparison.

### Steps to Add a Benchmark Goal

1. Navigate to the **Benchmark page**.
2. Click the **Add New Goal** icon on the left pane.
3. You are redirected to the **Create Benchmark Goal** page.
4. Fill in the required information:
   * **Goal Name**: Provide a descriptive title for the goal.
   * **Goal Description**: Optional text describing the goal.
   * **Upper Threshold**: Maximum expected value for the goal.
   * **Lower Threshold**: Minimum expected value for the goal.
   * **Operation on Goal Question Values**: Select from the drop-down menu to define how values are evaluated.
   * **Is High Value True**: Select True or False to indicate whether higher values are better.
5. Click **Save**.

* [x] The benchmark goal is added to the benchmark, and the benchmark name is displayed by default.

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**Notes:**

* Fields with **validation symbols** are mandatory.
* It is recommended to select **True** for the **Is High Value True** field to align with standard benchmarking practices.
* Benchmark goals are used as reference points for evaluating survey responses or question outcomes.
  {% endhint %}

## Editing a Benchmark Goal

Users can modify existing benchmark goals to update performance thresholds, descriptions, or evaluation logic as required.

### Steps to Edit a Benchmark Goal

1. Navigate to the **Benchmark page**.
2. Click the **Edit icon** next to the desired benchmark goal on the left pane.
3. You are redirected to the **Edit Benchmark Goal** page on the right pane.
4. Update any of the following fields, as required:
   * **Goal Name**
   * **Goal Description**
   * **Upper Threshold**
   * **Lower Threshold**
   * **Operation on Goal Question Values**: Select an option from the drop-down menu
   * **Is High Value True**: Select True or False from the drop-down menu
5. Click **Update Goal**.

* [x] The updated benchmark goal information is saved and reflected in the benchmark.

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**Notes:**

* Editing a goal allows users to **adjust thresholds or logic** based on updated survey requirements.
* Ensure that changes to **Upper/Lower thresholds** are consistent with the benchmark objectives.
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## Deleting a Benchmark Goal

Users can remove a **benchmark goal** when it is no longer required, ensuring that benchmarks reflect only relevant objectives.

### Steps to Delete a Benchmark Goal

1. Navigate to the **Benchmark page**.
2. Click the **Delete icon** next to the benchmark goal on the left pane.
3. A **confirmation dialog** appears.
4. Click **OK** to confirm deletion.

**Result**:

* The selected benchmark goal is deleted.
* A notification message confirms successful deletion.

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**Notes:**

* Deleting a goal **permanently removes** it from the benchmark.
* Ensure that the goal is no longer needed for evaluation before deletion.
  {% endhint %}


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