What are the basic steps in CASES data collection?
• Instrument creation: designing, testing, and modifying a computer-based questionnaire • Case creation: defining each case to be processed, including pre-existing data such as a “case ID” and “telephone number ” • Data collection: administering the questionnaire and managing the production process • Second stage processing: checking, coding or modifying data after initial entry (optional but recommended) • Generation of output files: creating data and documentation for analysis and dissemination
