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IBUC 2013 15th International Blaise Users Conference

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proceedings 2013
Keynote speech - Tim Hoechst, Agilex
Presentation

 Papers listed by Presentation Subject

1: Case Management  [3 papers]
2: Internet/Blaise IS Surveys   [4 papers]
3: Generating Blaise Code from Metadata  [4 papers]
4: Blaise and Tablets[3 papers]
5: CARI/ACASI[2 papers]
6: Blaise Instrument Development  [4 papers]
7: Blaise 5  [2 papers]
8: Fascinating Blaise Topics [4 papers]
9: Paradata with Blaise [3 papers]
Poster session  [6 presentations]

Blaise 5 Workshop   


Presentation Session 1:  Case Management

Real-Time Case Management with Blaise
Leonard Hart and Erin Slyne;  Mathematica Policy Research
Abstract Paper Presentation

Legacy Michigan CATI Sample Management System – Mixed Mode CATI/WEB
David Dybicki and Peter Sparks; The University of Michigan, Survey Research Center
Abstract Paper Presentation

Multi-mode Rental Survey in Norway
Jan Haslund; Statistics Norway
Abstract Paper Presentation

Presentation Session 2: Internet/Blaise IS Surveys

Customizing the BlaiseIS XSLT style sheets and ASP scripts
Edwin de Vet and Arnaud Wijnant; CentERdata, Tilburg, The Netherlands
Abstract Paper Presentation

Jumping around in Blaise IS
Maurice Martens; CentERdata
Abstract Paper Presentation

Challenges of Migrating ABS Business and Household Surveys to Blaise Web on a Large Scale and Short Timeframe
Helen Robson; ABS
Abstract Paper Presentation

Blaise 4.8.4 Web FormLoad and Performance Testing
Lane Masterton, ABS
  Paper Presentation

Presentation Session 3: Generating Blaise Code from Metadata

Generating Blaise from DDI
Gerrit de Bolster; Statistics Netherlands
Abstract Paper Presentation

Automatic Generation of Blaise Data Models
Leif Bochis Madsen,Saliha Zayoum, and Lars Peter Jørgensen; Statistics Denmark
Abstract Paper Presentation

Blaise Code Generator
Eric Joyal; Statistics Canada
  Paper Presentation

Web-based CAI System for Blaise Instruments Development
Lilia Filippenko and Sridevi Sattaluri; RTI International
Abstract Paper Presentation

Presentation Session 4: Blaise and Tablets

Collecting Interviewer Observation Data via a Mobile Survey: Lessons Learned
Jennifer Kelley and Peter Sparks; University of Michigan, Survey Research Center
Abstract Paper Presentation

Blaise on Windows 8 Tablet
Lon Hofman, Ralph Dolmans, and Gerrit de Bolster; Statistics Netherlands
  Paper Presentation

Developing A Web-Smartphone-Telephone Questionnaire
Richard Boreham [Natcen] and Arnaud Wijnant [CentERdata]
Abstract Paper Presentation

Presentation Session 5: CARI/ACASI

Using Basil for ACASI at Westat - From custom to COTS:
G J Boris Allan, Peter Stegehuis,and Rick Dulaney; Westat, Inc.
Abstract Paper Presentation

CARI Recorder Component Application in Michigan
Youhong Liu and Gina-Qian Cheung;University of Michigan. Survey Research Center
Abstract Paper Presentation

Presentation Session 6: Blaise Instrument Development

Implementing Medical Care Surveys Using DEP and Manipula
Roberto Picha and Curtis Ziesing; US Census Bureau
Abstract Paper Presentation

DEP Unchained: Using Manipula on the Current Record in Memory
Peter Stegehuis and Rick Dulaney; Westat, Inc.
Abstract Paper Presentation

Using Blaise for Implementing a Complex Sampling Algorithm
Linda Gowen and Ed Dolbow; Westat, Inc.
Abstract Paper Presentation

Making the most out of Manipula-Maniplus
Fred Wensing; IT consultant, Australia
  Paper Presentation

Presentation Session 7: Blaise 5

Experiences and Lessons Learned Converting to Blaise 5
Richard Frey, Karen Robbins, Kathleen O'Reagan, and Nikki Brown; Westat, Inc.
Abstract Paper Presentation

Implementing Blaise 5 in a production environment
Paul Segel, Mangal Subramanian, Ray Snowden, Richard Frey, and Mike Florczyk; Westat, Inc.
Abstract Paper Presentation

Presentation Session 8: Fascinating Blaise Topics

Testing a Complex Blaise CAPI Instrument
John Fitzgerald; Central Statistics Office, Cork, Ireland
Abstract Paper Presentation

Questionnaire Guide to Web Accessibility
Mark M Pierzchala; MMP Survey Services, LLC
Abstract Paper Presentation

A New Tool for Visualizing Blaise Logic
Jason Ostergren; University of Michigan, Survey Research Center
Abstract Paper Presentation

Centralization and Regionalization at National Agricultural Statistics Service
Roger Schou; NASS
Abstract Paper Presentation

Presentation Session 9: Paradata with Blaise

Blaise 5 Paradata Requirements
Lisa Wood; University of Michigan, Survey Research Center
Abstract Paper Presentation

Using audit trails to monitor interviewer behavior under CAPI mode in China Family Panel Studies
Yan Sun and Yanhui Zou; Peking University
Abstract Paper Presentation

Adding Business Intelligence to Paradata: The Blaise Audit Trail
Joel Devonshire; University of Michigan, Survey Research Center
Abstract Paper Presentation

Poster session

Tracking Interviewer Performance by Measuring Time Spent on Field
Daniel Moshinsky and Charlie Carter; US Census Bureau
Abstract  

Our experience in producing of the CAWI questionnaire for the survey "Statistical Report on the careers of doctorate holders (CDH)"
Vladimir Slemensek and Marko Sluga; Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
Abstract Paper

Unduplication Comes Home to Maniplus
Michael Mangiapane; US Census Bureau
Abstract