Put the data collected using the CSEntry Android App into a readable and analyzable form. Tabulate, edit and disseminate the gathered information to streamline your interactions with it.
Entering and processing data from surveys is a complex and time-consuming job. CSPro allows users to perform these tasks in a simplified manner.
The program lets you create different applications for different tasks. For example, you can create an application to enter data from surveys obtained from paper questionnaires or from computer-assisted individual interviewing. After entering the data, you can edit, as well as tabulate and print it.
The program is compatible with an Android app developed by the same agency. Thus, you can use an Android phone or tablet to collect data, and then upload such data to use it within the program. This adds functionality and versatility to the program, and avoids compatibility issues.
One disadvantage is that the program can be hard enough to understand for non-technical users. Nevertheless, if you are into data management, then it will be easier for you. Also, the program includes examples of the different applications that can be created.
To sum up, if you are in charge of collecting, analyzing or managing survey data, then this program will be useful for you. And the best part is that it is free of charge.
v6.0 [Oct 2, 2014]
[1] What's New in This Version
- Android support: The CSPro engine was rewritten so that it can run
on both Windows and Android devices. CSEntry is available for
download in the Google Play store. Data entry programs are still
created on Windows but can now run on both operating systems.
- The Android application has a synchronization tool that allows
applications and data files to be synched with Dropbox or on an FTP
server.
- The previous compiled data entry .enc format has been superseded with
a new format with the extension .pen.
- The default extension of CSPro logic files is now .apc, changed from
.app. Many email clients blocked attachments that contained .app
files, which made emailing CSPro applications difficult. CSPro can
still run old applications that use the .app extension.
- A new string type has been added to logic. This type is similar to
the alpha type except that it is of variable length, meaning that
the string can grow and shrink in size, depending on what is
assigned to it.
- Alpha and string variables can be declared locally in PROCs and
functions. (This was already possible with numeric variables.)
- Strings can be concatenated using the operator, eliminating the
need for the concat function.
- The rules governing the drop down and combo boxes have changed, with
drop downs now only supporting discrete value sets, whereas combo
boxes can show ranges. When opening old applications, CSPro will
automatically convert drop down fields with ranges to combo boxes.
- The random number functions produce a different sequence of values,
even with a seed, than in previous versions of CSPro.
- A new data entry mode for tablets hides both the case tree and
CSEntry's menus, maximizing screen real estate for forms.
- Several tools have been added to CSPro:
* PFF Editor: use this tool to edit .pff files with a
convenient graphical user interface that shows all options
that can be customized
* Production Runner: use this tool to automate the running of
several CSPro operations that you want to run in sequence
* Operator Statistics Viewer: use this tool to easily view keying
logs, to chart the progress of a keying operation, and to
forecast completion dates
* Save Array Viewer: use this tool to view or edit the contents
of hotdecks (save arrays) created by a batch editing program
- Language additions:
* getocclabel, getos, getvalue, getvaluealpha,
getvaluenumeric, setvalue, showarray
- Bug fixes and small enhancements.
