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Research design & field data

Electronic data collection that protects the quality of the study.

We design and operate secure CAPI workflows for surveys and field studies—from instruments and devices to live monitoring and final data handover.

The capability

The technology is only useful when the research design is sound.

Our field data service connects methodology, questionnaire logic, field realities and quality assurance. That gives project teams visibility while data is still being collected—not after preventable errors have become permanent.

01

Instrument design

Turn research questions into clear, testable and field-ready instruments.

  • Questionnaire review
  • Skip logic and constraints
  • Piloting and revision
02

CAPI configuration

Build secure digital forms around the platform and operating environment.

  • ODK and KoBoToolbox
  • SurveyCTO and CSPro support
  • Offline-first workflows
03

Field implementation

Prepare teams, devices and supervision around one delivery plan.

  • Enumerator training
  • Device configuration
  • Deployment support
04

Quality monitoring

Identify missingness, routing issues and unusual patterns during collection.

  • Daily field checks
  • GPS and duration review
  • Issue resolution logs
05

Data governance

Apply access controls and handling rules appropriate to the assignment.

  • Role-based access
  • Secure transfer
  • Documented handover
06

Closeout & learning

Deliver clean outputs together with a clear account of what happened in the field.

  • Validated exports
  • Field documentation
  • Lessons for the next round
How delivery works

Quality is designed before the first interview.

Scope

Clarify the research questions, population, environment and data risks.

Build

Programme, test and document instruments and operating procedures.

Deploy

Train teams, prepare devices and monitor collection in real time.

Close

Resolve flags, validate datasets and complete a documented handover.

Useful to know

Common questions

Projects can be configured for ODK, KoBoToolbox, SurveyCTO, CSPro and other appropriate CAPI environments. Platform choice depends on the study, connectivity, security needs and existing client systems.

Yes. We can review, programme, test and pilot an existing questionnaire while documenting any logic or wording issues that need the research team’s decision.

Where the platform and connectivity allow it, we can establish dashboards and review routines for completeness, timing, GPS, routing and selected consistency checks during fieldwork.

Have a research challenge?

Bring us the question. We’ll help build the evidence.