Pocket PC Data Capture - FAQ
What are the advantages of using a Pocket PC instead of assembling a paper survey?
The main advantage is the fact that you obtain better quality information in less time and cost. This is due to the fact that:
- Inconsistencies may be corrected at the source of the information.
- The interview is done faster.
- There is neither typing nor editing at the office.
- The interviewers have a standard way of asking the questions.
- You can have a more exhaustive control of the interviewers.
- Data may be sent directly to the central server for processing.
What type of surveys can be captured with CSProX for pocket PCs?
All kinds of surveys. There have been some with over 1000 questions elaborated with on-line complex consistency checks and all sorts of dynamic skips. Among the captured surveys are: demographic and health, agricultural, economical, family budgeting and Living Standards (Mecovi, LSMS, etc).
What other similar software are there for Pocket PCs?
There are several software that specialize in the data capture, but without a doubt in high complexity (multiple skip, questions, consultations to external tables, dynamic questions, dynamic possible answers, etc.) CSProX is the best choice available.
How do you design a Pocket PC application?
Applications are developed in Windows environment (XP/NT/2003) using the standard CSProX designer. Afterwards the applications are precompiled to generate binary images. These are copied to the Pocket PC to finally be executed from there. CSProX has a specially designed language for the data capturing process that has already been used for over 20 years in surveys and censuses in more than 100 countries.
How is the data storage in Pocket PCs?
The data are storage in the same format as CSProX, which is ASCII. Later the data are transferred to the data base server (Oracle, SqlServer,MySql or SyBase) or a data base in the CSProX on the PC.
How is data copied from the Pocket PC onto the PC?
The data is copied to the PC using a synchronizer that was specially designed for this effect. The synchronizer allows you to connect and transfer information between a Pocket PC and a PC or two Pocket PCs. The connection media supported are BlueTooth, WiFi or Active Sync.
Who provides support and training in CSProX?
SERPRO is the enterprise that develops, commercializes and provides all support and training services. Training is performed by members of the designing team of CSProX.
