Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys Data Processing Workshop Simple Data Entry Applications MICS Data Processing Workshop

Creating a Dictionary We’ll now create a dictionary to practice using CSPro We will use an exercise questionnaire IMPORTANT: You’ll want to practice working with both dictionaries and forms DO NOT spend too long on either!

Creating the Dictionary Select file  new Select “Other” tab, then choose “data dictionary” Navigate to the “c:\mics5\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”

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

Creating the Data Entry App Select file  new (or press ) Select “Data Entry Application” App name “test”, using folder “c:\mics5\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

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., questionnaire’s title) Save your changes and close your application