Managing data using CSPro

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Managing data using CSPro
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Introduction

• You were exposed to methods of data collection
  and statistical methods of data analysis in the
  previous sessions of this Training Programme,
  that is, in B1,B2 and in some sessions of the
  Intermediate Level.
• The main objective of this session is to
  introduce you to CSPro as a software used in
  managing data.
• Managing data, generally involves transferring
  data from the questionnaire (paper) to the
  computer. This process entails

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Introduction contd

• Editing of questionnaires There is need to edit
  questionnaires, that is, checking for
  completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• This process is sometimes called data cleaning.
• Note that, editing is done both in the field by
  enumerators and when the questionnaires get to
  the Office by Office staff.
• 2. Coding This involves putting responses into
  categories and this applies mostly to
  questionnaires containing open-ended questions.
  This therefore implies that coding is not
  necessary in cases where questionnaires with
  closed-ended questions have been used.

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Introduction Contd

• 3 Keying in the data into a computer
• This involves punching in data into a computer
  using Spreadsheets, such as EXCEL or data base
  programs like ACCESS, and a purposively designed
  software such as CSPro. Excel, though commonly
  used in most NSOs, is not suitable for
  surveys/censuses or large data sets.

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What is CSPro?

• It is an acronym for Census and Survey Processing
  System
• The software was jointly developed by the U.S.
  Census Bureau, Macro International and Serpro SA.
• Development of the software was funded by the
  U.S. Agency for International Development.

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Features of CSPro

• It combines the features of an Integrated
  Microcomputer Processing System (IMPS) and the
  Integrated System for Survey Analysis (ISSA) in a
  Windows environment.
• It doesnt run under other operating systems such
  as Linux or Mac OS.

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Who needs CSPro?

• Individuals and institutions that collect,
  analyze, and publish census and survey data.

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What is it used for?

• It is a software package used to process data
  from censuses and surveys, both large or small.
• Used for entry, editing, tabulation and
  dissemination of census and survey data.

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Where can it be obtained?

• CSPro is in the public domain.
• This means that it is available at no cost and
  may be freely distributed.
• Available for download at www.census.gov/ipc/www/c
  spro
• One must register to download the software.

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What are CSPros capabilities?

• The software is capable of doing the following
• Process census and survey data
• Enter, modify and verify data
• Manipulate data files
• Tabulate data
• Create thematic maps
• Use and share external files
• Examine data files
• Interactive editing
• Examine results of editing

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CSPro Modules

• CSPro comes in the following modules
• Data entry applications
• Batch edit applications
• Cross Tabulation applications
• Tools

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Installing CSPro on your PC

• There are two ways of doing this
• Install from a CD/DVD
• Install a file that has already been downloaded
  from the website.
• In your case, a CD/DVD has been provided
• for this Exercise so option 1 becomes
• applicable.

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Installing CSPro from a DVD

• Instructions to follow
• Watch the demonstration about how to
• install CSPro.
• Place CD/DVD in the CD-ROM drive
• Wait for some seconds for the installation
  programme to launch.
• Follow the step by step set up process outlined
  through a series of dialogue boxes.

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Points to note

• Take note of the following
• Language for installation
• During installation you will be presented with
• a language screen that will give the option to
• choose a language of operation.
• Depending on the country of origin, choose either
  
• English, French, or Portuguese, from the given
  list of
• languages, after which you click NEXT.
• Note that CSPro menu options, dialogue boxes and
• the help system are only available in English.

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Points to note contd

• Selecting components for Installation
• This allows you to select parts of CSPro to
  install
• e.g.
• CSPro (all components)
• Data entry operator
• Data dissemination
• Custom installation
• Since you want to install all the components of
• CSPro, option 1 will be appropriate for you.

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Uninstalling CSPro

• Use the following steps
• From the start button, select settings and then
  control panel.
• Select add/remove programmes.
• From the list of currently installed programmes,
  select CSPro 3.3.
• Click change/remove button.
• Select the type of installation, click remove and
  then next.
• Click OK

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Resources

• www.census.gov/ipc/www/cspro
• Demonstration on how to install CSPro on your PC
• PowerPoint presentation on CSPro

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