Multiformat Questionnaire Development System

We will investigate the feasibility of the design and development of an interactive, user-friendlydirectly used by a researcher or research associate) and broadly integrated survey research softwarea single set of specifications, questionnaire in any of six designated formats: face-to-face, self-aCASI, and automated telephone interview. Many of the components required to accomplish this have alrdeveloped by NOVA Research and will be integrated into a unified system to produce both hard copy qudata collection software (on-line or data entry software) for any requested interview method. Linkagstatistical/analytical software packages (e.g., SAS and SPSS) will be included, as will a separate canalysis/feedback for scoring, risk assessment, intervention assignment, eligibility determination,producing both hard copy materials and software for a questionnaire from a single specification, tracorresponding delays will be eliminated. By providing researchers with flexibility in selecting or cfor a questionnaire, the system will encourage use of the optimal format to maximize accuracy and mi