MICS4 Data Processing Workshop Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys Data Processing Workshop Workshop Objectives and Schedule.

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Multiple Indicator Cluster SurveysData Processing Workshop

Workshop Objectives and Schedule

MICS Workshops

• “Data Processing”: Second in a series of regional workshops

• Proceeded by first workshop on “Survey Design”

• It will be followed by third and final workshop on “Reporting and Dissemination”

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Workshop Objectives

• To build and customise the standard MICS4 data entry and analysis programs: • MICS data entry and editing programs in

CSPro 4.0• Standard tabulation programs using SPSS 18.0 • Standard survey archive using the IHSN toolkit

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Approach• Goal: modify standard to reflect country questionnaires

• Different stages– IN PROGRESS: Review approach– BEGINNING: Basis of data processing

• Structure– Lecture: overview of topic– Practical: apply topic to your country

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Day 1

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Topic

Overview of Data Processing System

Introduction to CSPro: overview

Introduction to CSPRO: Simple Data Entry Applications Introduction to CSPRO: Data Entry Applications with Logic

Day 2

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Topic

MICS dictionary and forms

Practical: adapting the dictionary

Practical: adapting the forms

Data path within entry applications

Day 3

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Topic

Practical: adapting the data entry program

Functions in Data Entry Applications

Practical: adapting the data entry program

Day 4

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Topic

Data entry program: data entry editing

Practical: adapting the data entry program

Data entry menu in CSPro

Practical: data entry menu

Day 5

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Topic

Structure checking, verification and field check tables Practical: structure checking, verification and field check tables Secondary editing: editing methodology

Practical: identifying and documenting edits

Day 6 and Day 7

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Topic

Secondary editing program in CSPro

Practical: modifying the editing program

Day 8

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Topic

Supervisor’s menu in CSPro

Practical: adapting the supervisor’s menu

Review of primary data processing

Set up of a system for managing data processing and data editing guidelines Practical: free

GPS data

Day 9

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Topic

Exporting data from CSPro to SPSS

Practical: adapting the export program

Description of MICS4 SPSS data files

Creating analysis files: Description of preparation steps

Introduction to SPSS: General commands in SPSS

Day 10

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Topic

Structural check and frequency tables

Creating an analysis file: recoding variables

Creating an analysis file:sample weights

Practical: adapting analysis file Background variables: The Wealth Index Practical: adapting analysis file

Day 11

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Topic

Tables in MICS4 Production of tables on response rates, background characteristics

Selected tables for different modules

Day 12

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Topic

File copying and backup

Archiving and distribution

Archiving and distribution – practical exercise

What you will bring home

• The standard MICS programs (written in CSPro)• Documentation (Manual, editing guidelines, GPS

tracking form)• Power-point Presentations• A copy of your adapted programs (everything in

your MICS directory)• CSPro 4.0 installation program• IHSN Metadata Toolkit installation program

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop

Data processing related material and standard programs on www.childinfo.org

MICS4 Data Processing Workshop