The job of managing, collecting and disseminating data can be daunting considering the variety of data sources, data formats, computer platforms and storage media in use today. EDS has expertise and extensive experience handling large volumes of data that use the newest technologies as well as many of the older methods to serve our clients’ needs. We can design a system that will be the most cost effective and efficient for your data requirements.

Data Collection

• Web-based Data Capture: Custom dynamic web-based data collection tools that range from surveys to data input screens. Integrated with your existing web site or as a stand-alone web site.
• Scanning: Scannable form designed and developed with in-house printing capabilities as well as with outside printers for both Optical Mark Read and Optical Character Read technologies.
• Interviews: Telephone and personal interview protocols developed by on staff psychometric experts to establish effective questions, language and terms, follow up procedures, etc. necessary to accomplish an effective interview. Data collection tools (scannable form, online data entry screen, database screen, paper-based form) to efficiently input the interview results.

Data Management

• Database Management Systems: Designing and building databases for effective and efficient storing and retrieval on demand.
• Web-based Data Editing: Storing data in a database and integrating it with your web site for checking, verifying and editing data online. We’ve developed a variety of online editing tools and screens to make data management easier and more efficient.
• Electronic Files: Collecting, standardizing, and reformatting electronic files as required for your storage or reporting needs.

Data Dissemination

• Web-based Data Reporting: Designing and building dynamic database-driven web sites that store, query, and report your data. EDS also provides data file downloading and uploading for research purposes.
• Paper-based Data Reporting: EDS can handle all your printing needs—large and small volumes — and will sort, package and distribute your reports based on your mailing lists.

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