Cross Tabulation
How to cross two variables to compare segments in kicue, including row % vs column % and using URL parameters as axes.
Cross tabulation combines two questions to reveal segment-level differences. Think "satisfaction by gender" or "brand recall by age bracket" — cross tabs are essential for comparative analysis.
Setting axes
From the Analytics tab, pick Cross tabulation to open the axis configuration screen.
- Row axis (banner) — the attribute you want to compare (gender, age, region, ...)
- Column axis (stub) — the question you want to summarize (satisfaction, purchase intent, ...)
The table updates instantly as you adjust axes.
Reading a cross tab
Example: gender × satisfaction
| Very satisfied | Satisfied | Neutral | Dissatisfied | Very dissatisfied | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 30 (24%) | 50 (40%) | 35 (28%) | 8 (6%) | 2 (2%) | 125 |
| Female | 25 (20%) | 60 (48%) | 30 (24%) | 8 (6%) | 2 (2%) | 125 |
| Total | 55 | 110 | 65 | 16 | 4 | 250 |
Row % vs column %
Cross tabs support two percent modes you can toggle between.
- Row percent — each row totals to 100%; shows the distribution within the row
- e.g. satisfaction breakdown for males
- Column percent — each column totals to 100%; shows the row breakdown within a column
- e.g. male/female share among "Very satisfied"
Pick the mode that matches the question you are answering.
Supported combinations
| Row / Column | SA | MA | Matrix | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | ◎ | ◎ | ◯ | ◎ |
| MA | ◎ | ◯ | - | ◯ |
| Scale | ◎ | ◯ | - | ◯ |
Some combinations (e.g. MA × matrix) produce results that are hard to interpret and are not recommended.
Using URL parameters as axes
Values captured via the URL parameters feature can also be used as axes. Examples:
- Satisfaction by traffic source (email / social / ads)
- Purchase intent by campaign ID
- External customer ID × behavioral data
Exporting results
Cross tab results can be exported as CSV or Excel. See Export for details.
Analysis tips
- Focus on the size of the differences — meaningful gaps between segments are where insights live
- Be careful with small cells — percentages from tiny n counts are unreliable
- Combine multiple cross tabs to test hypotheses
