Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys
Data Processing Workshop
Workshop Objectives and
Schedule
MICS Data Processing Workshop
MICS Workshops
• “Data Processing”: Second in a series of
regional workshops
• Proceeded by first workshop on “Survey
Design”
• It will be followed by third and final workshop
on “Reporting and Dissemination”
Workshop Objectives
• Strengthened skills in the utilization of the two
software packages used by MICS: CSPro and SPSS
• Enhanced understanding of MICS data processing
methodology, protocols, standards and technical
guidelines on how to build and customise the
standard MICS5 data entry, CAPI data collection, and
analysis programs in CSPro
Workshop Objectives
• Strengthen knowledge on how to adapt the standard
MICS tabulation programs using SPSS
• Familiarised on how to customise the standard
survey archive using the IHSN toolkit
Approach
• Different stages
– IN PROGRESS: Review approach
– BEGINNING: Basis of data processing
• Structure
– Lecture: overview of topic
– Practical: apply topic to customized country
questionnaires/ example questionnaire
Day 1
Overview of the MICS Process
Features of MICS Questionnaires and Modules
Overview of MICS Tools, Templates, Resources, Technical Assistance
Introduction to CSPro: overview
Introduction to CSPro: Data Entry Applications
Overview of Data Processing System
Day 2
Overview of the MICS Process
Practical: adapting the dictionary
Practical: adapting the forms
Data path within entry applications
Practical: adapting the data entry program
Overview of MICS CAPI System
Day 3
Practical: adapting the data entry program (cont)
Functions in Data Entry Applications
Adapting and testing the data entry/collection application
Day 4
Data entry menu in CSPro
Data collection menu in CSPro (CAPI)
Practical: data entry/data collection menu
Supervisors menu in CSPro
Supervisors menu in CSPro (CAPI)
Practical: supervisors menu
Secondary editing: editing methodology
Imputation methodology
Day 5
Structure checking, verification and field check tables
Practical: structure checking, verification and field check tables
GPS data
Set up of a system for managing data processing/CAPI data collection
Sharing of MICS experiences: group discussion on lessons learned from
MICS4
Central office menu in CSPro (CAPI)
Day 6- OFF DAY
Day 7
Exporting data from CSPro to SPSS
Practical: adapting the export program
Introduction to SPSS: General commands in SPSS
Day 8
Description of MICS SPSS data files
Creating analysis files: Description of preparation steps
Structural check and frequency tables
Creating an analysis file: recoding variables
Creating an analysis file: sample weights
Practical: adapting analysis file
Day 9
Background variables: The Wealth Index
Practical: adapting analysis file
Tables in MICS5
Production of tables on response rates, background characteristics
Selected tables for different modules
Day 10
Selected tables for different modules (cont.)
Data Quality tables
Sampling error tables
Overview of MICS Technical Assistance
Day 11
File copying and backup
Archiving and distribution
Closing ceremony
What you will bring home
• The standard MICS programs (written in CSPro)
• Documentation (Manual, editing guidelines, GPS
tracking form)
• Power-point Presentations
• A copy of your adapted programs (everything in your
MICS directory)
• CSPro 5.0 installation program
• IHSN Metadata Toolkit installation program
Data processing related material and standard
programs on www.childinfo.org