The use of personal digital assistants for data entry at the point of collection in a large household survey in southern Tanzania

The use of personal digital assistants for data entry at the point of collection in a large household survey in southern Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Survey data are traditionally collected using pen-and-paper, with double data entry, comparison of entries and reconciliation of discrepancies before data cleaning can commence. We used Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) for data ent...

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Main Authors: Mushi Adiel, John Davis, Manzi Fatuma, Schellenberg Joanna, Mukasa Oscar, Shirima Kizito, Mrisho Mwifadhi, Tanner Marcel, Mshinda Hassan, Schellenberg David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-06-01
Series:Emerging Themes in Epidemiology
Online Access:http://www.ete-online.com/content/4/1/5

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