What's New in The Survey System Version 9.5
This must-have upgrade saves you time through a new user interface, direct importing of questionnaires from Word, and a new topline report. Our innovative dropout analysis helps you do better research. Respondent panels help you manage multi-wave studies and select suitable respondents.
(If you do not have Version 9.0, also see What's New in Version 9.0)
Questions and Logic
- Assign questions names to use in question selection and data export
- Specify minimum values for numeric questions
- Use the same randomization sequence multiple times and save it for analysis
- Show “other, specify” before “none” or “don’t know”
- Have more than one “specify” verbatim for a question
- Use up to 3 previous questions in Only Previous instructions
- Reverse background color of the Question Label field to see light colored text
- Lock the Question List to avoid accidentally changing question order
Data Entry and Management
- View and edit Data Files in a spreadsheet format that includes search and add, insert and delete records
- Specify data transformation data columns by selecting questions from a list
- View or fix skip pattern violations automatically using logic instructions
- Merge multiple Data Files in one step
- Export answer grid column labels as SPSS value labels
- Enter line breaks in verbatim answers
- Add new codes while coding verbatims
Web Surveys
- Use graphical radio buttons and checkboxes
- Select data entry format by question
- Select words in a paragraph by clicking
- Select parts of a picture by clicking
- Specify row label widths for answer grids and tables
- Use sliders to enter numbers
- Create Data Files in the Create Web Questionnaire window
- Redirect completes, over-quotas, and not-qualifieds to a sample supplier
Web Reports
- See a summary of an individual respondent’s answers
- Let respondents see a non-editable summary of their own answers
- Use instant filters
PDA Surveys
- Record respondent's answers in their own voices. No more relying on a tiny keyboard to collect comments (requires Voice Capture Module)
- Show pictures
- Use multi-total banners to show questions side-by-side
Sample Management
- Save money and place calls via Skype VOIP
- Edit Sample Files in spreadsheet format
- Have result codes and Sample File specification changes take effect during interviewing
- See appointment time when a callback comes up
- Allow up to 30 attempts
- Use different result codes for different studies
- Let interviewers edit imported information, such as names
- Copy call results to the Data File
- Record complete interviews (requires Voice Capture Module)
Import/Export
- Import and export data to/from XLS files
- Import email addresses and telephone samples from XLS files
- Save Password/Email/Sample File importing specifications for reuse
- Export answer labels instead of codes
- Import from problem CSV Files
Other New Features
- Produce quick reports by clicking on the question list
- Save multiple tables directly into an XLS file
- Store Project Files in a designated folder to facilitate sharing projects
- Automatically switch the default folder when opening a Question File in another folder
- Create new folders from the File menu
Version 9.5 Upgrade Pricing
The cost to upgrade to Version 9.5 of The Survey System depends on which version you currently have.
The two links below are to Adobe PDF price/order forms you can print and fax or mail to us (our fax number and address are on the forms). You are also welcome to call us with your order or questions. You will need the Acrobat Reader to be able to view and print these files. If you do not have the Reader on your PC, you can click here to download it. We can also fax you a copy of the appropriate form on request.
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