Data Processing
Data Editing
The computer data entry work was initiated on 20 October 1998 and terminated 1 February 1999. The editing of the computer files finished by the middle of February. The computer software package “Integrated System for Survey Analysis” (ISSA), created and distributed by Macro International, Inc. was used for data entry and data processing. From February 1999, output tables started to be produced, and this activity lasted for two months. Activities such as data entry, quality control and production of output tables were accomplished by the national staff under the supervision of the UN Technical Adviser and an adviser from the UNFPA Country Support Team in Bangkok. Similarly, the main report of RHS has been prepared through the cooperative work of national staff with the Technical Adviser. The tabulation plan follows closely the recommendations contained in Guidelines for the DHS-III Main Survey Report, published by Macro International.
Other Processing
General processes for Conducting the RHS
Activities Started Ended
1. Preparatory activities for the survey 01.12.97 01.09.98
2. Pilot survey 15.07.98 15.08.98
3. Data collection (field work) 04.10.98 31.12.98
4. Data entry and processing 20.10.98 31.01.99
5. Development and programming of output tables 01.12.98 01.02.99
6. Running and Printing of output tables 01.02.99 15.03.99
7. Production of main report 15.03.99 01.08.99
