in-depth examples and product documentation

CfMC's research technologists are constantly developing resources specifically for survey research. Here's a sample of what's available to CfMC clients.

Note: These documents and more are available from the CfMC nonstop support team. Access to these documents requires the current client password, available by e-mailing support. (note: this password changes frequently).

We also have available:

• the quick access support page for programmers needing specific documents
• a CfMC software download request form (password required)

administrative resources

• v7.6 to v7.7 conversion tips - This page includes instructions and tips for installing and converting your shop from Survent version 7.6 to 7.7
• time zone table - This .zip file contains the current time zone tables for use with Survent/webCATI and includes versions for all platforms
• recommended Unix set up - The recommended Unix setup for CfMC users
• checking a CfMC Unix install

also see: helpful Linux_links

Mentor - data analysis, manipulation, and reporting

• Mentor examples - over 70 files and examples for use by Mentor programmers
• Mentor 7.7 product manual (.zip) - One license of Mentor, the CfMC data powerhouse is included in each webSurvent and Survent license. Check out the Mentor product manual to learn how to use this tool for cleaning, combining, manipulating, and reporting on research data.
• Mentor 7.7 features updates (.zip) - Those familiar with Mentor should stay tuned and review this .zip file for the latest Mentor 7.7 feature updates.
• Mentor training documentation and specs - how to install, setup, and run On-Demand Tables, using ~prepare and more (source: 2005 Users' Conference)
• banner generation examples - generating banner specs with Mentor 7.7

Utilities for Survent, webSurvent, Mentor

In these files, you will find the technical manuals for a variety of CfMC utilities which may be used in conjunction with Survent/webSurvent and Mentor.

These utilities (provided to all CfMC clients free of additional charge) include tools for:

• file management
• data analysis
• data alteration
• customization

v7.6 Utilities (.zip) - utilities for Survent/webSurvent and Mentor versions 7.6

v7.7 Utilities (.zip) - utilities for Survent/webSurvent and Mentor versions 7.7

v8.1 Utilities (.zip) - utilities for Survent/webSurvent and Mentor versions 7.7

 

Resources on this page:

• administrative resource
• Mentor - data analysis, manipulation, and reporting
• Utilities for Survent, webSurvent, Mentor
• Survent - CATI, webCATI, and CAPI
• webSurvent - Web surveys

Survent - CATI, webCATI, and CAPI

• Survent examples - over 100 files and examples for Survent programmers. Examples included on this page include:
  • interviewing features
  • phone system management
  • coding
  • Mentor pre-and post-study processing
  • documentation related files
• Survent 7.7 (pdf) - product manual for Survent version 7.7
• where are my fresh numbers? - Fone File FAQ list for those looking for their fresh numbers
• send e-mail from Survent (.qpx) - example spec for sending e-mail within a Survent questionnaire

webSurvent and webCATI- broser-based data collection

and other Web tips

• NEW: webSurvent library and script writing tools
• webSurvent / webCATI v8.1 p roduct manual
• webSurvent / webCATI v7.7 (.pdf) product manual
• CfMC Java Scripts - several JavaScripts created for survey research are included with each installation of webSurvent.
• multilanguage example - Contains an example of how to set up a multiple-language questionnaire using webSurvent.

a few helpful perl scripts

• count Survent processes (.pl) - check for number of Survent processes
• check disk space (.pl) - checking disk space
• password protect (.pl) - set up password protection on a Web directory
• vacation e-mail message (.pl) - set up vacation e-mail message