1. Survey Training Pack
Session 9 – Data Entry

2. Introduction Consider data entry before data collection
How will you enter the data?
Will you perform double data entry?
What software will you use?
Does your DE system include checks?

3. Choice of Software Excel – familiar to most researchers
CSPro – freely available
You can integrate checks in your DE system
It is easy for a data entry operator of lower capacity to enter data
Can be in local language
Access – steep learning curve
ODK – open source, mobile data collection

4. Data Entry System Prepare in advance Include skips and checks
Give yourself enough time to test it out and then train data entry operators
Include skips and checks
Make data entry easier
Less error prone
Minimise errors in data

5. Tasks Two videos to watch Use Excel file provided
Data entry in CSPro
Data entry into Excel
Use Excel file provided
Try data entry
Exercise: fill out the strengths and weaknesses table that will allow you to compare CSPro and Excel