MICS4 Data Processing Workshop Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys Data Processing Workshop Revisiting Data Path and Error Messages in a Data Entry Application

Moving Through a Field There are two ways to move through a field (i.e., pass through without allowing input) within CSPro: –Making the field protected if a field on a form is protected, the data entry operator cant enter it; this property must be set during the design of the data entry application –Using the noinput command the command must be placed in the fields preproc the field must be assigned a value for the command to work going forward, the data entry operator cant enter the field going backward, the field can be entered; therefore, need a check in the postproc that the value has not been changed MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Questionnaire Filters Filters have a questionnaire number but generally do not appear in the dictionary Filters usually refer to previously-entered data (e.g., WB6) These filters are implemented in either –the postproc of the variable that precedes them –the preproc of the variable that follows them WB6 is implemented in the postproc of WB5 (but could have also been implemented in the preproc of WB7) MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Controlling the Number of Individual Questionnaires CSPro will add level-two questionnaires until it is forced to stop by an endlevel command Logic ensuring that the correct number of level two questionnaires are entered is located in –the postproc of FormWM –the preproc and postproc of WMCH This code does not need to be modified MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Customizing your application Once you have customized your dictionary and forms, you should review it to: –Remove obsolete logic –Fix any compilation errors –Correct any erroneous skips –Check data entry path –Add checks for new variables/modules MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Common Compile Error Messages Problem: Forgot to declare a variable Error: is not a declared variable or is a misspelled dictionary entry To correct this, either: –Declare it in the PROC GLOBAL section (preferred method) –use set implicit ' in PROC GLOBAL Problem: Forgot ; at the end of a line ERROR: Expecting ';' or operator near line in procedure MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Common Compile Error Messages Problem: Deleted a module/variable in dictionary that had logic ERROR: PROC invalid - 'HL6' does not exist To correct this, either: –Reinstate the dictionary item, if you deleted the item by mistake –Delete the obsolete logic from this module/ variable (Warning: Be positive this code does not belong elsewhere due to a variable name change, etc.) MICS4 Data Processing Workshop