Data Processing
Data Editing
The computer data entry work was initiated on 20 October 2003 and terminated 1 March 2004. The editing of the computer files was finished by the middle of April. The computer software package, “Integrated System for Survey Analysis” (ISSA), created by Macro International, Inc. was used in data entry and processing. During February 2004, output tables were produced over a period of 4 months.Activities such as data entry, quality control and production of output tables were accomplished by the national staff under the supervision and guidance of an adviser from the UNFPA Country Support Team in Bangkok. The main report of RHS was prepared jointly by the experts of the NSO, MOH, and the researchers working in agencies under the MOH.
Other Processing
General Processes for Conducting the RHS
Activities Started Ended
1 Preparatory activities for the survey 01.09.02 01.09.03
2 Pilot survey 15.02.03 15.03.03
3 Data collection 04.09.03 26.12.03
4 Data entry and processing 20.10.03 01.03.04
5 Development and programming of output tables 01.12.03 01.04.04
6 Running and printing of output tables 01.03.04 15.06.04
7 Production of main report 15.03.04 15.08.04
