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IBUC 2012 14th International Blaise Users Conference

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proceedings 2010
Keynote speech - Jill Matheson
Presentation  

 Papers listed by Presentation Subject

The Use of Blaise in Organisations  [3 papers]
Paradata  [4 papers]
Using Blaise for specific survey requirements  [4 papers]
Blaise in Mixed Modes [4 papers]
Blaise in CATI[2 papers]
Blaise Tools  [4 papers]
Blaise IS  [3 papers]
Working with Blaise Data & Case Management [4 papers]
Miscellaneous [3 papers]
Poster session  [8 presentations]

 

Monday

Blaise Team

Roger Linssen

Session 1: The Use of Blaise in Organisations

The Challenge in Balancing Data Collection Innovations, Remaining Practical, and Being Cost-Effective
Leonard Hart; Mathematica Policy Research, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
Use of Blaise in todays survey-research environment
Jane Shepherd; Westat, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
The Centralised Survey Experience at National Agricultural Statistics Service
Roger Shou, Emily Caron; National Agricultural Statistics Service NASS, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation

Session 2: Paradata

DRI/CATI Explorations
Rebecca Gatward, Gina-Qian Cheung, Patty Maher; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
Blaise Audit Trail Data in Relational Database
Joel Devonshire, Youhong Liu, Gina-Qian Cheung; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
Paradata at the U.S. Census Bureau and where Blaise fits in
Michael K. Mangiapane; U.S. Census Bureau, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
Using Paradata to investigate food reporting patterns in AMPM
Lois C. Steinfeldt, Jaswinder Anand; Agricultural Research Service, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation

Tuesday

Blaise Team

What's new in 4.8.3 & 4.8.4
Lon Hofman & Tim Carati

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Session 3: Using Blaise for specific survey requirements

Cyprus Blaise Integrated Census System
Costas K.Diamantides; Statistical Service of Cyprus, Cyprus / Lon Hofman; Statistics Netherlands CBS, Netherlands
Abstract Paper Presentation
Implementing a Field Survey Management System for PIACC using Blaise
Jacqueline Hunt; Central Statistics Office, Ireland
Abstract Paper Presentation
Integrating Biometric Measurements in a Blaise Instrument
Sven Sjodin; NatCen Social Research, UK
Abstract Paper Presentation
Multiple Overlapping Waves - Challenges in Supporting Blaise Instruments Simultaneously for four waves of data collections
Lilia Filippenko, Mai Wickelgren, Venkat Yetukuri, Sridevi Sattaluri, Preethi Jayaram; RTI International, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation

Session 4: Blaise in Mixed Modes

Mixed Mode Household Surveys
Martha Kevers; Statistics Netherlands CBS, Netherlands
Abstract Paper Presentation
Developing and Testing a complex Mixed Mode Questionnaire Instrument
Richard Boreham; NatCen Social Research, UK
Abstract Paper Presentation
ONS Web Development Project: Tackling the difficulties of social survey data collection
Lucy Fletcher; Office for National Statistics, UK
Abstract Paper Presentation
Web CATI - Part of a multi-mode approach
Peyman Damestani, NatCen Social Research, UK
Abstract Paper Presentation

Session 5: Blaise in CATI

Telephone Unit - Blaise Multiple Contact Interface
Nafiis Boodhumeah, NatCen Social Research, UK
Abstract Paper Presentation
A system allowing sequential interviewing of household members, where the household members are individual cases, within the Blaise CATI framework
Trond Båshus, Statistics Norway, Norway
Abstract Paper Presentation

Wednesday

Blaise Team

Blaise 5 architecture, Web data entry, Future plans
Hugo Elbers

 

Session 6: Blaise Tools

Extending Blaise capabilities in complex data collections
Paul Segel, Kathleen O’Reagan; Westat, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
Programming and Use of Blaise to SAS Transformation Tool for Streamlining Processing in the Panel Survey of Income Dynamics
April Beaule, Mohammad Mushtaq; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
New Tricks with Old Tools
Peter Sparks; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
Using metadata in Manipula
Boris Allan, Richard Frey, Jim O’Reilly; Westat, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation

Session 7: Blaise IS

Optimal ways of developing Blaise IS Instruments
Mark M. Pierzchala; MMP Survey Services, LLP, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
Performance and Security Enhancements on the Blaise IS standard stylesheet
Arnaud Wijnant, Edwin de Vet; CenterData, Netherlands
Abstract Paper Presentation
Blaise-On-The-Go: Using Blaise IS with mobile devices
Alerk Amin, Arnaud Wijnant; CenterData, Netherlands
Abstract Paper Presentation

Thursday

Blaise Team

Blaise 5 Datalink
Arno Rouschen

Session 8: Working with Blaise Data & Case Management

Blaise Translation Challenges: Versioning, Multimode and Exporting
Maurice Martens; CenterData, Netherlands
Abstract Paper Presentation
Leveraging the capabilities of the Blaise editor add-in tool to improve the readability of datamodel source code
Christopher Oz; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
Data transfer in Blaise Surveys with CAPI collection method
Lilya Luria; Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel
Abstract Paper Presentation
CCMS: CAPI Case Management System
Gerrit de Bolster, Peter Sinkiewicz; Statistics Netherlands CBS, Netherlands
Abstract Paper Presentation

Session 9: Miscellaneous

Implementing Audio Computer Assisted Self Interviewing in Basil
Jason Arata, Thomas Spaulding, Andrew Stevenson: U.S. Census Bureau, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
Challenges and lessons learned using Blaise IS with SQL server
Max Malhotras, Jas Sokhal; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation
Servicing Blaise intrument needs in a multi-mode environment: some technical examples
Richard Frey, Kathleen O’Reagan, Nikki Brown; Westat, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation

Poster session

Introduction to the CAPI-EHC Interface
Hyo-mee Choi, Ki-min Kim; Korea Labor Institute, Korea
Abstract Paper
The Application of Blaise CARI in Chinese Family Panel Studies
Shuang Yu, Jiahui Yao; Peking University, China
Abstract Paper
Using Audit Files to get the time of each questions (TIEQ) in China Family Panel Study (CFPS)
Yongijan Zhang, Shuai Sun, Jiahui Yao; Peking University, China
AbstractPaper
Updating Blaise Accessibility
Jim O’Reilly; Westat, UK
Abstract 
Editing Source Code Programmatically and Tokenising Blaise Syntax via Regular Expressions
Jason Ostergren; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract  Presentation
Blaise Code Generator
Jason Gray; Statistics Canada, Canada
Abstract 
Making Blaise work like paper for the N(H)AMCS Surveys
Roberto Picha, Curtis Ziesing; U.S. Census Bureau, USA
Abstract 
Social Data Collection Transformation Project: Transforming CATI Data Collection and Data Processing for the Labour Force Survey
Mike Hart; Office for National Statistics, UK
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