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IBUC 2006 10th International Blaise Users Conference

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Blaise in Practice

Labour Force Survey: Handling Multiple-Household Dwellings in Blaise
Zipora Radian, Evgenia Luskin & Chaggit Breuer; CBS Israel, Israel
Abstract Paper   Contact: zipora@cbs.gov.il

Listing Part 2 - Using Blaise 4.7 for Coding Listing Instruments
Rob Wallace, Roberto Picha & Michael Mangiapane; US Census Bureau, USA
Abstract Paper   Contact: malcolm.robert.wallace@census.gov

The New Adopted German Microcensus and the Integrated Labour Force Survey - User Specified Solutions with Blaise
Stephan Matthias; Statistisches Bundesamt, Germany
Abstract Paper   Contact: stephan.matthias@destatis.de

Training and Learning Opportunities using Blaise
Colin Setchfield; ONS, UK
Abstract Paper   Contact: colin.setchfield@lineone.net

History of Blaise

Blaise 20 years Alive and Kicking
Jelke Bethlehem & Lon Hofman; Statistics Netherlands, The Netherlands
Abstract Paper   Contact: jbtm@cbs.nl

Standardising

In-house Support for Blaise Application Developers and Users
Janica Cajhen & Pavle Kozjek; Statistics Slovenia, Slovenia
Abstract Paper   Contact: janica.cajhen@gov.si

Blaise Programming Techniques for Better Documentation an
Peter Sparks & James Hagerman; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper   Contact: zebulon@isr.umich.edu

Standardizing and Automating Blaise Output Test Data Delivery (TransSAS)
Latha Srinivasamohan; US Census Bureau, USA
Abstract Paper   Contact: latha.srin@srinivasamohan@census.gov

Developing an Integrated Household Survey (IHS) Blaise Questionnaire from Four Major Social Surveys
Tim Burrell; ONS, UK
Abstract Paper   Contact: tim.burrell@ons.gov.uk

CATI Considerations

Experiences of Usage of Blaise in CATI surveys
Stefania Macchia & Manuela Murgia; ISTAT, Italy
Abstract Paper   Contact: murgia@istat.it

NASS CASIC Survey Administration Application
Everett Olbert & Roger Schou; NASS, USA
Abstract Paper Contact: rschou.nass.usda.gov

A Multi-mode CATI-Web Survey Experience with Blaise
Craig Ray; Westat, USA
Abstract Paper Contact: Rayc1@westat.com

Can We Reach You by Telephone?
Fannie Cobben; Statistics Netherlands, The Netherlands
Abstract Paper   Contact: fcbn@cbs.nl

Multi-mode

Disparate Modes and their Effect on Instrument Design
Mark Pierzchala; Mathematica Policy Research, USA
Abstract Paper   Contact: markpierzchala@cs.com

Questionnaire Design in Blaise for a Multimode Survey
Hilde Degerdal & Jan Haslund; Statistics Norway, Norway
Abstract Paper   Contact: hde@ssb.no

Blaise IS and Accessibility for the Visually-impaired
Jim O'Reilly; Westat, USA
Abstract Paper   Contact: jimoreilly@westat.com

Distributed CAPI Interviewing with Blaise IS for the Web for the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions
Rick Mitchell; Westat, USA
Abstract Paper Contact: rickmitchell@westat.com

Challenges at Statistics Netherlands

The Dutch Annual Business Inquiry: Developing and Testing an Electronic Form rs
Ger Snijkers, Evrim Onat, Rachel Vis & Robert 't Hart; Statistics Netherlands, The Netherlands
Abstract Paper   Contact: gsks@cbs.nl

CASI Questionnaires with Blaise 4.7
Gerrit de Bolster; Statistics Netherlands, The Netherlands
Abstract Paper   Contact: gblr@cbs.nl

Basil. A New Tool for CASI in Blaise
Roger Linssen & Jo Tonglet; Statistics Netherlands, The Netherlands
Abstract Paper   Contact: rlsn@cbs.nl

Data Contact Center. Back Office Data Handling
Paul van Venrooij; Statistics Netherlands, The Netherlands
Abstract     Contact: jvln@cbs.nl

Transformations

Computer Assisted Coding by Interviewers
Wim Hacking, John Michiels & Saskia Janssen-Jansen; Statistics Netherlands, The Netherlands
Abstract Paper   Contact: whcg@cbs.nl

MultiRelaX with BCP as a Replacement for Cameleon
Marien Lina & Richard Frey; Statistics Netherlands, The Netherlands
Abstract Paper   Contact: clna@cbs.nl

Connecting

Experiences with Dynamic Link Libraries
Youhong Liu & Gina-Qian Cheung; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper   Contact: qianyang@umich.edu

Methods of Integrating External Software into Blaise Surveys
Lilia Filippenko, Joseph Nofziger, Mai Nguyen & Roger Osborn; RTI International, USA
Abstract Paper   Contact: lfilippenko@rti.org

Using the Blaise Component Pack from within a .NET Framework To Develop Data Management Tools
Leonard Hart. Robert Thompson & John Mamer; Mathematica Policy Research, USA
Abstract Paper   Contact: LHart@mathematica-mpr.com

Using Blaise to Apply Edits to Data held in an Input Data Warehouse
Fred Wensing; Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia
Abstract Paper   Contact: fred.wensing@abs.gov.au

Alongside the Date (Paradata)

Blaise PlayBack And Recovery System
Youhong Liu & Gina-Qian Cheung; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper   Contact: qianyang@umich.edu

Active Management: A New Strategy for Managing Data Collection Luc Tremblay
Luc Tremblay; Statistics Canada, Canada
Abstract Paper   Contact: luc.tremblay@statcan.ca

Work Flow for the Projection of the German Microcensus Data Using Blaise Bascula
Kirsten Iversen; Statistisches Bundesamt, Germany
Abstract Paper   Contact: kirsten.iversen@destatis.de

Posters

User-friendly Web Surveys
Hayo Bethlehem; Plerion, The Netherlands
Abstract     Contact: only@hayobethlehem

Using the Blaise Component Pack in the .NET environment
Rob Groeneveld; Statistics Netherlands, The Netherlands
Abstract     Contact: rgnd@cbs.nl

Calculator DLL
Roberto Picha; US Census Bureau, USA
Abstract     Contact: roberto.v.picha@census.gov

Navigation in CAI Systems
Mark Pierzchala; Mathematica Policy Research, USA
Abstract     Contact: markpierzchala@cs.com

The Selection of Strata in Nonresponse Adjustment
Barry Schouten; Statistics Netherlands, The Netherlands
Abstract Paper   Contact: bstn@cbs.nl

A CAPI System with Wireless Telecommunications
Norberts Talers & Palvels Onutrijevs; Central Statistical Bureau, Latvia
Abstract     Contact: norberts.talers@cbs.gov.lv

Multiple Researchers working at the Blaise Benchmark Services for the Disabled Act (WVG)
Carlo Vreugde & Mark Gremmen; VNG, The Netherlands
Abstract Paper   Contact: carlo.vreugde@vng.nl
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