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Electronic vs. paper-based data collection

Post author:Chris Robert
Post published:May 27, 2015
Post category:Data Collection & Data Quality

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI or just “electronic”) and Paper and Pencil Interviewing (PAPI or just “paper-based”) are two different methods of conducting surveys and collecting data more generally. PAPI is the traditional method in which an enumerator fills in a paper form or questionnaire. CAPI is the newer method, gaining in popularity, where the enumerator uses a tablet, smartphone, or laptop computer to move through the interview and record responses...

Beyond just talking about human-centered design

Post author:Chris Robert
Post published:May 14, 2015
Post category:Data Collection & Data Quality

People have been talking about human-centered design for years, and there is always much enthusiasm for how the core principles might apply in the development context. In this blog post, I try to bring things down to earth, discussing ways that project and in-country teams might use SurveyCTO to put good design principles into practice.

Planning for electronic data collection

Post author:Chris Robert
Post published:February 24, 2015
Post category:Data Collection & Data Quality

You need to collect some data. You’re familiar with pen-and-paper data collection, but you’ve decided to make the leap and enjoy the benefits of electronic data collection. Now you have a lot of questions...