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Creating a Dictionary Well now create a dictionary to practice using CSPro We will use an exercise questionnaire IMPORTANT: Youll want to practice working with both dictionaries and forms DO NOT spend too long on either! MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Creating the Dictionary Select file new Select Other tab, then choose data dictionary Navigate to the c:\mics4\cspro folder Create a new folder ( ) within it, call it test Then create a new dictionary within it, name it Test as well Click Create MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Dictionary Steps ID variables –rename the default TEST_ID variable to HH_NUM Rename the regular record TEST_REC to MOD_INFO Add a record MOD_LIST Add variables to each record Add value labels Close your dictionary ( ), saving it on exit MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Creating the Data Entry App Select file new (or press ) Select Data Entry Application App name test, using folder c:\mics4\cspro\test Press Create test.dcf will be selected as your input (primary) dictionary Press : you will see Old file name style in the lower left corner of the dialog box Click ok to continue Click no when prompted to create forms automatically MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Modifying the Forms Drag your ID variables onto the first form Drag your variables onto the form where they belong Rearrange the variables to resemble your questionnaire Add extra text if necessary (e.g., questionnaires title) Save your changes and close your application MICS4 Data Processing Workshop