Modes of Data Collection

Question 1

What is the disadvantages of IVR and SMS techniques when compared to PAPI and CAPI?

Answer 1

IVR and SMS may be difficult to implement for long surveys

Respondent cannot easily seek any clarifications on the question/survey

Question 2

CAPI vs. PAPI measurement error?

Answer 2

Most evidence shows that CPAI results in less measurement error than PAPI

Question 3

Key pros/cons about PAPI surveys?

Answer 3

PAPI requires investments in data entry software and data analysis can only begin after data entry is complete. It involves carrying additional devices to the field such as a GPS device, camera or an audio recorder, if our study requires them. That said, we can get to the field sooner when using PAPI surveys because we do not necessarily need to develop the software for digital devices before data collection

Question 4

What type of questions cannot be asked in PAPI?

Answer 4

There are no restrictions on type of questions within PAPI and CAPI surveys.

Question 5

One benefit of PAPI (as compared to CAPI) is:

Answer 5

Data collection can potentially begin sooner because there is no need to invest in learning CAPI software

Question 6

Which method(s) can be used to transport CAPI data from the field to a database?

Answer 6

Cellular network, wireless network, USB, a large envelope

Question 7

What quality control tools can be applied when using CAPI methods?

Answer 7

Random audio recordings, alerts when enumerators perform interviews too quickly, immediate rejection of out-of-range responses