Data Processing and Management with CSPro

The Census and Survey Processing System (CSPro) is a public domain software package used by organizations for entering, editing, tabulating, and disseminating census and survey data. This course will focus on building CAPI (Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing) applications for enumeration using Android tablets and Smartphones. The participants will learn about ways to efficiently conduct surveys using mobile devices and the potential of the programs to streamline the creation of powerful and dynamic applications as well as various ways of automating data processing tasks.

Objectives

• Design CAPI applications in CSPro for Android.
• Automate data processing tasks.
• Create a dependent Verification.
• Comprehend the essentials of batch processing.
• Capture CAPI applications using GPS coordinates.
• Launch other Android applications.
• Track enumerator progress and efficiency.
• Synchronize programs and Android data files.
• Design multi-lingual CAPI applications

Modules

Module 1: Introduction

• What is CSPro?
• CSPro features.
• Installation.
• Installing CSPro.
• Installing a newer version.
• Uninstalling CSPro.

Module 2: Create a Data Entry Application

• Examine the tutorial questionnaire.
• Start CSPro.
• Naming application files.

Module 3: Create the Data Dictionary

• Step 1: The ID item.
• Step 2: The Records.
• Step 3: Creating the items.
• Step 4: Creating values for the items.

Module 4: Create the Data Entry Forms

• Step 1: Place ID and housing items on form.
• Step 2: Add text and boxes.
• Step 3: Generate forms automatically.

Module 5: Enter Data

• Step 1: Run the data entry application.
• Step 2: Add a case.
• Step 3: Finish adding a case.

Module 6: Add Edits to the Data Entry Application

• Step 1: Write logic for the edit.
• Step 2: Compile the logic.
• Step 3: Complete the case.

Module 7: CAPI Questions and Texts

• Step 1: Adding CAPI questions and texts.
• Step 2: Data entry options window.
• Step 3: More about the data entry options window

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of course completion