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IBUC 2007 11th International Blaise Users Conference

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 Papers listed by Presentation Subject

Using Blaise 4.8  [3 papers]
Blaise and Methods of Documentation  [2 papers]
Blaise Programming  [3 papers]
Testing Blaise Surveys  [3 papers]
CATI and CATI Management [2 papers]
Audit Trails  [1 paper]
Blaise Component Pack (BCP)  [5 papers]
Blaise Questionnaire Specification, Design, and Implementation  [8 papers]
Blaise and the Internet  [2 papers]
Future of Sample Management  [1 presentation]
Papers Published in Proceedings and Not Presented  [4 papers]
Poster Sessions  [5 posters]
Pre-Conference Sessions  [7 presentations]
Blaise Team Presents  [1 presentation]


 Using Blaise 4.8  [2 papers]

Encrypting Blaise Data on Network Servers
John Mamer, Leonard Hart and Josh Rozen; Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., USA
Abstract Paper Contact: JMamer@mathematica-mpr.com

Generic Data Storage with Blaise 4.8 Datalink
Arno Rouschen; Statistics Netherlands, Netherlands
Abstract Paper Contact: ARON@CBS.nl

Methods for Simultaneous Meta & Data Manipulation in Blaise
Marien Lina; Statistics Netherlands, Netherlands
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: CLNA@CBS.nl


 Blaise and Methods of Documentation  [1 paper]

Michigan Questionnaire Documentation System (MQDS): A User's Perspective
Heidi Guyer and Gina-Qian Cheung; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: HGuyer@umich.edu


 Blaise Programming  [3 papers]

The use of mobile devices to carry out Blaise surveys at the Office for National Statistics
Tim Burrell; Office for National Statistics, UK
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: tim.burrell@ons.gov.uk

Using the Blaise Alien Router for Audio-Recording of In-Person Interviews
M. Rita Thissen, Sridevi Sattaluri and Lilia Filippenko; RTI International, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: rthissen@rti.org

Dynamic List Building Using Blaise
Barbara S. Bibb and Gilbert Rodriguez; RTI International, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: bibb@rti.org


 Testing Blaise Surveys  [3 papers]

CTT: CAI Testing Tool
Mary Dascola, Genise Pattulo and Jeff Smith; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: jefsmith@umich.edu

Blaise Testing
Rebecca Lui, Margaret Tang and Daniel Collison; Statistics Canada, Canada
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: Rebecca.Lui@statcan.ca

Case Scenario Library for Testing Large Blaise Applications
Rhonda Ash and Jason Ostergren; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: rash@umich.edu


 CATI and CATI Management  [2 papers]

CATI Management: Behind the Scenes
Dave Dybicki and Grant Benson; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: ddybicki@umich.edu

Computer-Assisted Dialing: What will it do for you?
Dan Bernard; Marketing Systems Group, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: DBernard@M-S-G.com


 Audit Trails  [1 paper]

Using audit trails to monitor respondent behaviour in an Audio-CASI questionnaire
Olivier Bart; I.N.S.E.E., France
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: olivier.bart@insee.fr


 Blaise Component Pack (BCP)  [5 papers]

Experiences Using an Event History Calendar in the Panel Study of Income Dynamics
April Beaule, Eva Leissou and Youhong Liu; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: abeaule@umich.edu

Retrospective Data Collection
Elizabeth Hacker, Kate Cox, Carli Lessof, Colin Miceli, and Hayley Cheshire; National Centre for Social Research, UK
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: h.cheshire@natcen.ac.uk

Navigating BCP with .NET
Peter Sparks; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: zebulon@umich.edu

Lifecycle Processes to Insure Quality of Blaise Interview Data
Linda Gowen, Pat Clark, and Jane Shepard; Westat, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: SHEPHEJ1@WESTAT.com

The ScriptWriter Tool: An Application for Interviewer Training Script Development
Youhong Liu and Heidi Guyer; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: yliu@umich.edu


 Blaise Questionnaire Specification, Design, and Implementation  [8 papers]

Challenges in Converting the National Crime Victimization Survey to Blaise
Charlie Carter, Roberto Picha, Michael Mangiapane, Alexis Arrington and Daniel Moshinsky; US Census Bureau, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: charlie.e.carter@census.gov

The ONS Integrated Household Survey: The next installment
Alessio Fiacco; Office for National Statistics, UK
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: Alessio.Fiacco@ons.gsi.gov.uk

Questionnaire Specification Database for Blaise Surveys
Lilia Filippenko, Joe Nofziger and Valentina Grouverman; RTI International, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: lfilippenko@rti.org

Authoring Blaise questionnaires - A task for the survey specialist or an IT programmer?
Rebecca Gatward; Office for National Statistics, UK
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: Rebecca.Gatward@ons.gsi.gov.uk

Blaise Source Code Editing System
Sheila Deskins and Danilo Gutierrez; University of Michigan, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: DaniloG@umich.edu

Designing and Developing Person-based and Topic-based Data Collection Instruments
Emily A. Johnson and Thomas C. Melaney; US Census Bureau, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: emily.a.johnson@census.gov

Coping with people who just won't stay put: The Use of Blaise in Longitudinal Panel Surveys
Colin Setchfield; Office for National Statistics, UK
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: Colin.Setchfield@ons.gsi.gov.uk

Exploration of Blaise Instrument Generation from Metadata
Fred Wensing and Juanita Pettit; Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: juanita.pettit@abs.gov.au


 Blaise and the Internet  [2 papers]

Analyses of Web Survey Data
Vesa Kuusela; Statistics Finland, Finland
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: Vesa.Kuusela@stat.fi

Web Application Stress Testing with Blaise IS
Jim O'Reilly; Westat, USA
Abstract Paper Presentation Contact: JimOReilly@westat.com


 Future of Sample Management  [1 presentation]

Mixed-Mode Sample Management System: An Early Glance
Gina-Qian Cheung; University of Michigan, USA
Presentation Contact: QianYang@umich.edu


 Papers Published in Proceedings and Not Presented  [4 papers]

Survey Specifications Management at Statistics Canada
Pamela Ford; Statistics Canada, Canada
Abstract Paper Contact: Pamela.Ford@statcan.ca

Blaise in Macedonia
Liljana Taseva and Mira Deleva; State Statistical Office of Macedonia, Macedonia
Abstract Paper Contact: ana.abjanic@stat.gov.mk

Using Blaise 4.7 for data entry, checking, error reporting and transforming for further processing
Krstanova Orhideja; State Statistical Office of Macedonia, Macedonia
Abstract Paper Contact: orhideja.krstanova@stat.gov.mk

Blaise and Xml: Experiences Of An Outsourcing Project
Leif Bochis Madsen; Statistics Denmark, Denmark
Abstract Paper Contact: lbm@dst.dk


 Poster Sessions  [5 posters]

Conversion of Blaise Databases to Relational Databases
Yogeeta Purohit and Latha Srinivasamohan; US Census Bureau, USA
Abstract Paper Contact: yogeeta.r.purohit@census.gov

Deploying a C# .NET Object onto a Laptop to be used with a Blaise 4.7 Data Collection Instrument
Mecene Desormice, Daniel Moshinsky and Thomas C. Melaney; US Census Bureau, USA
Abstract Paper Contact: thomas.charles.melaney@census.gov

Designing an e-Form to Collect Survey Data
David Kinnear; Office for National Statistics, UK
Abstract Paper Contact: David.Kinnear@ons.gsi.gov.uk

Miscellaneous Examples of Programming in Blaise and Manipula
Rob Groeneveld; Statistics Netherlands, Netherlands
Abstract Paper Contact: RGND@CBS.nl

New CAI operation at Statistics Norway
Hilde Degerdal and Jan Haslund; Statistics Norway, Norway
Abstract Paper Contact: Hilde.Degerdal@ssb.no


 Pre-Conference Sessions  [7 presentations]

Blaise 4.8: Architecture and Technology
Han Holsgens; Statistics Netherlands, Netherlands
Presentation Contact: HHOS@CBS.nl

Blaise 4.8: Basic System
Lon Hofman; Statistics Netherlands, Netherlands
Presentation Contact: LHFN@CBS.nl

Blaise 4.8: Blaise Internet
Ralph Dolmans and Hugo Elbers; Statistics Netherlands, Netherlands
Presentation Contact: HELS@CBS.nl
Contact: RDLS@buht.cbs.nl

Blaise 4.8: Basil - A CASI Tool
Roger Linssen; Statistics Netherlands, Netherlands
Presentation Contact: RLSN@CBS.nl

Multi-Mode Surveys: Web/CATI/Paper
Mark Pierzchala; Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
Presentation Contact: MarkPierzchala@cs.com

Survey Mgt: Advanced CATI Mgt/Time Slice Usage
Luc Tremblay; Statistics Canada, Canada
Mark Pierzchala; Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
Time Slices Presentation Contact: Luc.tremblay@statcan.ca
Z Groups Presentation Contact: Luc.tremblay@statcan.ca

Programming Tips/Tricks
Peter Sparks; University of Michigan, USA
Luc Tremblay; Statistics Canada, Canada
Tips/Tricks Presentation Examples Contact: zebulon@umich.edu
GOTO Presentation Contact: Luc.tremblay@statcan.ca


 Blaise Team Presents  [1 presentation]

Blaise Team Presents
Blaise Team; Statistics Netherlands, Netherlands
Presentation Contact: LHFN@CBS.nl
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