How to Analyze Consistent choice_selected Events Across Multiple Process Steps for Insights

Andrew S. · 2026-05-30T22:05:40.227Z

I have an event which is consistent across multiple steps of a process. "choice_selected" => "choice_selected" => "choice_selected". I want to do an insight where the breakdown is choice_selected where choice_selected in step 1 is X and then choice selected where choice_selected in step 1 is Y. How is the best way to accomplish this/

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kapa.ai
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Based on your description, you want to analyze a funnel of choice_selected → choice_selected → choice_selected and compare conversion paths where Step 1 has different property values (X vs. Y). Here are the best approaches:
Option 1: Funnels with Breakdown (Recommended)
Build a Funnel report with your three choice_selected steps, then break down by the choice_selected property attributed to Step 1.
In the funnel chart below the query builder, add a breakdown on the choice_selected property.
Click on the step attribution selector and choose "Step 1" (per-step attribution) so the breakdown value is always derived from the first step.
This will segment your funnel results by the value of choice_selected at Step 1, letting you directly compare conversion rates for users who chose X vs. Y at the first step. [Property Attribution]
Option 2: Hold Property Constant
If you want to ensure users are tracked through the funnel only when they select the same choice at every step, use Hold Property Constant on choice_selected.
Expand the "Advanced" menu in Funnels and click "Holding property constant", selecting the choice_selected property.
This means a user only converts if they pick the same value across all three steps.
This is useful if you want to measure how many users consistently chose X (or Y) throughout the entire flow. [Hold Property Constant]
Option 3: Inline Filters for Direct Comparison
If you want to compare two specific funnels side-by-side (Step 1 = X vs. Step 1 = Y), you can use inline filters:
Add an inline filter on the first choice_selected step where choice_selected = X.
Save/duplicate the report and change the filter to choice_selected = Y.
This gives you isolated views of each path. [Inline Filtering]
Best recommendation: Use Option 1 (Funnels + Breakdown on Step 1) — it gives you a single report that compares all values of choice_selected at Step 1 in one view, with statistical significance indicators to validate differences in conversion rates. [Breakdowns]
ℹ️ Tip: Mention @kapa.ai in the thread for follow-ups or DM the app for 1-to-1 help.
Andrew S.
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kapa.ai I want the output to be a bar insight, with groupings, so the four bars that are displayed on the chart are the results of the choice_selected in step 2, but I want the bars grouped by the choice_selected in step 1. So Red > bar 1, bar 2, bar 3, bar 4 and then White > bar 1, bar 2, bar 3, bar 4
kapa.ai
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I want to be upfront that the knowledge sources don't contain enough detail to confirm the exact steps for creating a grouped bar chart with two simultaneous breakdown levels (Step 1 value AND Step 2 value) in a single Insights report. What the knowledge sources do confirm is relevant here:
In Funnels, property attribution lets you attribute a breakdown to a specific step (e.g., Step 1 or Step 2). [Property Attribution]
Breakdowns in Insights segment data by a property, and you can display results as a bar chart. [Breakdowns]

What I'd suggest trying
The closest approach within what the knowledge sources describe would be:
1.
Build a Funnel report (choice_selected → choice_selected → choice_selected).
2.
Add two breakdowns:
First breakdown: choice_selected attributed to Step 1 (this gives your groupings: Red, White, etc.)
Second breakdown: choice_selected attributed to Step 2 (this gives your bars within each group)
However, I'm not confident that Funnels supports a grouped bar chart output in the same visual style as Insights bar charts, or that two simultaneous per-step breakdowns are supported in the way you're describing.
My honest recommendation
Given the complexity of what you're describing — a grouped bar chart with two different step-attributed property values — I'd suggest reaching out to Mixpanel Support or consulting the Mixpanel Community directly, as this goes beyond what the available knowledge sources can definitively confirm.
ℹ️ Tip: Mention @kapa.ai in the thread for follow-ups or DM the app for 1-to-1 help.

How to Analyze Consistent choice_selected Events Across Multiple Process Steps for Insights | Mixpanel Community

kapa.ai
APP
·
(edited)·
Based on your description, you want to analyze a funnel of choice_selected → choice_selected → choice_selected and compare conversion paths where Step 1 has different property values (X vs. Y). Here are the best approaches:
Option 1: Funnels with Breakdown (Recommended)
Build a Funnel report with your three choice_selected steps, then break down by the choice_selected property attributed to Step 1.
In the funnel chart below the query builder, add a breakdown on the choice_selected property.
Click on the step attribution selector and choose "Step 1" (per-step attribution) so the breakdown value is always derived from the first step.
This will segment your funnel results by the value of choice_selected at Step 1, letting you directly compare conversion rates for users who chose X vs. Y at the first step. [Property Attribution]
Option 2: Hold Property Constant
If you want to ensure users are tracked through the funnel only when they select the same choice at every step, use Hold Property Constant on choice_selected.
Expand the "Advanced" menu in Funnels and click "Holding property constant", selecting the choice_selected property.
This means a user only converts if they pick the same value across all three steps.
This is useful if you want to measure how many users consistently chose X (or Y) throughout the entire flow. [Hold Property Constant]
Option 3: Inline Filters for Direct Comparison
If you want to compare two specific funnels side-by-side (Step 1 = X vs. Step 1 = Y), you can use inline filters:
Add an inline filter on the first choice_selected step where choice_selected = X.
Save/duplicate the report and change the filter to choice_selected = Y.
This gives you isolated views of each path. [Inline Filtering]
Best recommendation: Use Option 1 (Funnels + Breakdown on Step 1) — it gives you a single report that compares all values of choice_selected at Step 1 in one view, with statistical significance indicators to validate differences in conversion rates. [Breakdowns]
ℹ️ Tip: Mention @kapa.ai in the thread for follow-ups or DM the app for 1-to-1 help.
Andrew S.
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kapa.ai I want the output to be a bar insight, with groupings, so the four bars that are displayed on the chart are the results of the choice_selected in step 2, but I want the bars grouped by the choice_selected in step 1. So Red > bar 1, bar 2, bar 3, bar 4 and then White > bar 1, bar 2, bar 3, bar 4
kapa.ai
APP
·
(edited)·
I want to be upfront that the knowledge sources don't contain enough detail to confirm the exact steps for creating a grouped bar chart with two simultaneous breakdown levels (Step 1 value AND Step 2 value) in a single Insights report. What the knowledge sources do confirm is relevant here:
In Funnels, property attribution lets you attribute a breakdown to a specific step (e.g., Step 1 or Step 2). [Property Attribution]
Breakdowns in Insights segment data by a property, and you can display results as a bar chart. [Breakdowns]

What I'd suggest trying
The closest approach within what the knowledge sources describe would be:
1.
Build a Funnel report (choice_selected → choice_selected → choice_selected).
2.
Add two breakdowns:
First breakdown: choice_selected attributed to Step 1 (this gives your groupings: Red, White, etc.)
Second breakdown: choice_selected attributed to Step 2 (this gives your bars within each group)
However, I'm not confident that Funnels supports a grouped bar chart output in the same visual style as Insights bar charts, or that two simultaneous per-step breakdowns are supported in the way you're describing.
My honest recommendation
Given the complexity of what you're describing — a grouped bar chart with two different step-attributed property values — I'd suggest reaching out to Mixpanel Support or consulting the Mixpanel Community directly, as this goes beyond what the available knowledge sources can definitively confirm.
ℹ️ Tip: Mention @kapa.ai in the thread for follow-ups or DM the app for 1-to-1 help.

3 comments

Option 1: Funnels with Breakdown (Recommended)

Option 2: Hold Property Constant

Option 3: Inline Filters for Direct Comparison

What I'd suggest trying

My honest recommendation

Option 1: Funnels with Breakdown (Recommended)

Option 2: Hold Property Constant

Option 3: Inline Filters for Direct Comparison

What I'd suggest trying

My honest recommendation