CATI (Computer Aided Telephone Interviewing) users in universities, government and business word-wide have stated that current CATI systems do not meet their needs. They know they are spending too much time and too many resources to field studies. WINCATI will correct this situation. Using WINCATI Windows-based software to conduct surveys will: reduce dependence on programmers; insure higher quality data with no data loss; conduct interviews with a minimum of training; keep pace with the interviewer; (current systems are too slow); and be less expensive since staffing requirements are lower and surveys can be fielded faster. WINCATI offers flexibility not found in current systems. With WINCATI, the site: Defines its preferences; Controls question presentation; Customizes report formats as needed; Reorders the respondents to be contacted; Views, filters and sorts data in any format; Assigns staff to interviews based on pre-defined criteria; Routes interviews at will; Defines the layout of WINCATI screens to meet their own needs; and Controls who can access WINCATI functions. NERI is well positioned to develop WINCATI given our ten years of experience conducting scores of CATI studies and our skilled Information Systems development group.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
2R44HL055113-02
Application #
2029567
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG2-HUD-3 (03))
Project Start
1995-09-01
Project End
1999-01-31
Budget Start
1997-02-01
Budget End
1998-01-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
New England Research Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
153914080
City
Watertown
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02472