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THE IMPACT OF CAI ON LARGE AND COMPLEX SURVEYS
A One-Day Conference organised by
The Association for Survey Computing
Imperial College, London, January 8, 1999
Compared to even a few years ago, Computer Aided Interviewing (CAI) is
now relatively widespread and mature. A move to CAI can, for example,
lead to improvements in data quality and turnaround times; it can even
make possible surveys which would not otherwise be contemplated. For
these and other reasons, many survey organisations and clients have
been persuaded that CAI is where the future of survey research lies.
Not everyone, however, is entirely convinced; paper and pencil
interviewing still has its role; the promise of CAI will be realised
only under certain conditions.
This conference will explore the impact of CAI on, and its potential
for the undertaking, organisation and costs of Large and Complex
Surveys (LCS), as well as for the quality and accessibility of the
output data. It will also investigate the suitability and robustness of
existing CAI software and systems for the conduct of LCS, and consider
the ways in which the technology should and, perhaps, must develop.
Software developers, authors and practitioners are invited to submit
proposals for presentations which address these and related issues;
case studies will be especially welcomed.
Proposals should include a title, an abstract of no more that 250 words
as well as the proposer's full name, organisation, address, telephone
and fax numbers; please include an e-mail and/or web address if
possible.
Proposals should be sent, by October 16 at the latest, to
Diana Elder, Administrator, ASC ([log in to unmask])
PO Box 60, Chesham, Bucks, UK HP5 3QH
tel/fax: +44 (0)1494 793 033
whom interested exhibitors should also contact.
Costs of the conference will be 75.00 pounds stlg for ASC and
affiliated members, and 100.00 pounds stlg for others (which includes
one year's membership of the ASC).
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This message has been sent, on behalf the ASC, by:
Randy Banks ([log in to unmask]) tel: +44 (0)1206 873067
Chair, Association for Survey Computing fax: +44 (0)1206 873151
Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER)
University of Essex
Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom CO4 3SQ http://www.assurcom.demon.co.uk
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