SPSS Data Entry Network Server™
Your forms are created using
SPSS Data Entry Builder.
Then, choose the number
of Data Entry Stations you
need for simultaneous data
entry. Data sent to the
Network Server is automati-
cally routed and merged into
the correct file. You get an
up-to-date SPSS for Windows
file available for immediate
analysis, streamlined data
entry and more efficient
project administration.
Streamline data
collection
Shared network
access and centralized
data collection intro-
duce a higher level
of productivity into
your organization
Manage multiple
projects with
confidence
Work on multiple
projects simultaneously
knowing that data are
routed and merged
into the correct file
Begin analysis
sooner
Collect your cleaned
data in a central SPSS
file – complete with a
data dictionary – for
immediate analysis
Ensure your data
are accurate
Get clean data quickly
using intelligent error
checking, alarms and
data validation
SPSS Data
Entry Station
SPSS Data
Entry Station
Increase productivity with centralized
data collection and flexible form design
Enhance the convenience and flexibility of SPSS
Data Entry with centralized data collection, clean-
ing and access. SPSS Data Entry Network Server
links your data entry staff and enables you to:
■ Collect clean data in a central file and get it ready
for analysis immediately
■ Enter data into all types onscreen forms
■ Work with consistent data collected across stations
for more reliable results
■ Administer data collection projects more efficiently
Design professional surveys and forms easily
Creating professional surveys and efficient onscreen
forms for almost any data type is simple. SPSS Data Entry
Builder’s drag-and-drop form design enables you to create
a new survey from scratch, or copy and paste sample
questions and responses from the Question Library or
from an existing survey. Use the straightforward Rule
Wizard for data entry accuracy and speed. Add skip and
fill rules to your forms to guide data entry staff to only the
relevant questions based on previous responses. All your
data definition tasks are automatically taken care of when
you create your original form, along with the definition
of data rules that check the logic of your survey responses
and the accuracy of entered data. Plus, Data Entry
Builder gives you all the design tools you need to lay
out and customize your form, such as the ability to add
annotations, pictures and graphics.
Streamline data collection
Data Entry Network Server is the hub of the SPSS Data
Entry system – for more streamlined and productive
data collection. Your form is easily constructed using
SPSS Data Entry SPSS Data
Entry Station
Network Server
Data Entry SPSS Data
collection server Entry Station
SPSS Data
Entry Builder
For online data accuracy and
speed, add powerful skip and fill
SPSS for rules by using the straightforward
Windows
Rules Wizard.
Data Entry Builder, included with Data Entry Network
Server. Then, add networked Data Entry Stations (not
included in SPSS Data Entry Network Server) to enable
data entry staff to access the server, download forms
and enter responses. Responses are automatically sent
to the Data Entry Network Server and merged into
the correct data file. Plus, you have the confidence to
manage several data collection projects simultaneously
knowing that the correct data is routed and merged into
the correct file automatically.
Get high-quality data for high-quality results
With Data Entry Network Server, your organization gets
unprecedented productivity because data files are always
up-to-date and available for immediate cleaning and
analysis. Cleaned data are conveniently collected and
stored in SPSS for Windows SAV files, complete with
defined data dictionary. The dictionary contains all the
SPSS setup information for your form, including value
labels, missing values and more. And, seamless integra-
tion with SPSS gives you the flexibility and power to
analyze your data thoroughly.
Whether you track customer satisfaction, survey public
opinion or enter practically any type of data into forms,
SPSS Data Entry Network Server helps you speed your
data entry process and optimizes project efficiency
throughout your staff.
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 SPSS Data Entry Network Server specifications

Form design procedures ■ Retrieve cloned master file from the Data Entry SPSS products
Network Server
DATA ENTRY BUILDER ■ Send cases to the Data Entry Network Server allCLEAR ™
SPSS Conjoint ™

■ Send single case or all cases Amos ™

SPSS Exact Tests ™

FORM DESIGN – CONTENT ■ Send case to master file setting to send cases AnswerTree ™
SPSS for Essbase
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■ Drag and drop forms design as they are entered Business Query for SPSS ® ®
SPSS for Express
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■ Toolbox with many response options ■ Save to local file with automatic deletion when Clear PROCESS ®
SPSS Data Entry Builder ™

■ Several response options: case is successfully appended to the correct master DBMS/COPY ™
SPSS Data Entry Station ™

– Text box for open responses file on the server DeltaGraph ™

SPSS Diamond ®

– Option button to select one from a list of choices ■ Identify person entering each case by collecting GOLDMineR ™
SPSS Missing
– Check box to select all that apply (multiple response) network logon ID as a variable LogXact ™
Value Analysis ™

– List boxes to easily present a list of options MapInfo ®

SPSS Regression Models ™

– Drop-down lists to save space DATA ENTRY VERIFICATION NewView ®

SPSS Tables ™

– Combo boxes give space for customized responses ■ Powerful data cleaning rules
Neural Connection ™
SPSS Trends ™

(e.g., “Other”) – Validation rules Remark Office OMR ™

StatXact®

– Matrix to organize similar-style questions in a grid – Checking rules SamplePower ™

Teleform™

■ Customizable rating scales – Skip and fill rules SmartViewer ™

TextSmart ™

■ Define data file and SPSS dictionary as you build the form ■ Flexible cleaning methods
SPSS Advanced Models ™
Trial Run
™

– Automatically codes responses – Interactive rules checking SPSS Base for Windows
® ®
Wes Var ®

– Defines value labels from response text – Batch mode rules checking SPSS Categories ®
Complex Samples ™

– Defines variable labels from question text – Compare versions verification

– Set missing values – Checking report by case or rules
– Define multiple response sets How to order
■ Copy and paste variable properties

■ Drag and drop variables to automatically create questions File management To place an order or to get more information, contact your
■ Question library of sample questions and responses nearest SPSS office or visit our World Wide Web site at
DATA ENTRY NETWORK SERVER www.spss.com.
FORM DESIGN – LAYOUT SPSS Inc. United States +1.312.651.3000
■ Customizable design SERVER PROCEDURES
and Canada Toll-free: +1.800.543.2185
– Lines and rectangles ■ Register and remove master files

■ Send cloned master file to Data Entry Station or

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– Pictures and logos
Data Entry Builder that includes the dictionary and SPSS Asia Pacific Pte. +65.245.9110
– Annotation text for headings, instructions
data cleaning rules needed for data entry SPSS Australasia Pty. +61.2.9954.5660
or comments Toll-free: +1800.024.836
■ Flexible formatting capabilities ■ Receive cases and append them to the correct

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– Formatting toolbar
– Change font for any text ■ Periodically save the master file SPSS Belgium +32.162.389.82
– Snap to grid and alignment ■ Make a copy of the master file for review SPSS Benelux +31.183.636711
– Visible page breaks and margins in design mode ■ Document server events with a server log file SPSS Central and Eastern Europe +44.(0)1483.719200
■ Property Inspector to control the look of every element ■ Check that valid form is being used for data entry SPSS Czech Republic +420.2.224813839
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■ Efficient entry screens SPSS East Mediterranea and Africa +972.9.9526701
■ Produces printed surveys General SPSS Federal Systems (U.S.) +1.703.527.6777
■ Forms are limited to 20 pages SPSS Finland +358.9.524.801
■ Multiple forms support in one file DATA MANAGEMENT SPSS France +33.1.5535.2700
■ Re-sequence order of questions ■ Creates SPSS (SAV) file

■ Responses up to 255 characters

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SPSS Hellas +30.1.7251925
FORM DESIGN – DATA VERIFICATION
GENERAL FEATURES SPSS Hispanoportuguesa +34.91.447.37.00
■ Powerful data cleaning rules
– Validation rules ■ Quick tour SPSS Hong Kong +852.2.811.9662
– Checking rules ■ Context-sensitive help, how-to and tips SPSS Ireland +353.1.496.9007
– Skip and fill rules ■ Online tutorials SPSS Israel . +972.9.9526700
■ Rule Wizard for step by step rules set up ■ Open multiple surveys or forms at once SPSS Italia +39.51.252573
■ Rule editor with Java scripting for advanced ■ Status bar SPSS Japan. +81.3.5466.5511
■ Auto-backup, auto-save
and customized rules SPSS Kenya +254.2.577.262
■ Copy rules between surveys ■ Site licensing
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■ Standard or custom alerts ■ Design, Forms entry, Table entry modes
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■ Define powerful data cleaning rules
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System requirements SPSS Middle East and South Asia +91.80.545.0582
Data collection procedures SPSS Newton +1.617.965.8600
DATA ENTRY BUILDER AND DATA ENTRY STATION
DATA ENTRY BUILDER AND DATA ENTRY STATION ■ 486/50 processor or higher SPSS Polska +48.12.6369680
(STATION SOLD SEPARATELY) ■ Win95 or 98, Win NT 4.0 SPSS Scandinavia +46.8.506.105.50
■ 16MB RAM; more required for large surveys SPSS Schweiz +41.1.266.90.30
■ 25MB hard drive space SPSS Singapore +65.533.3190
DATA COLLECTION
■ VGA monitor SPSS South Africa +27.11.706.7015
■ Skip and fill rules guide entry

■ Smart navigation features SPSS Russia +7.095.125.0069

– Navigation toolbar DATA ENTRY NETWORK SERVER
SPSS Taiwan +886.2.25771100
– Auto-jump automatically skips to the next field after ■ 586/P166 processor or higher
■ Windows NT server 4.0 or higher SPSS UK +44.1483.719200
the maximum number of characters are entered
■ 64MB RAM
– Go to next case, go to case In addition to these offices, SPSS has a worldwide network of distributors.
■ 25MB hard drive space
– Find and replace Contact the SPSS office nearest you for assistance.
■ Minimum 256 color graphics support Printed in the U.S.A. DENSSPC-0199W
■ Table Entry for spreadsheet-style entry

■ Forms Entry for fast keyboard entry