Mind the gap: Afrobarometer’s experience with transitioning from pen and paper interviewing (PAPI) to computer-assisted interviewing (CAPI) in the African context

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Brief Overview

Analysis of AB’s pre- and post-CAPI data shows that CAPI led to clear gains in data quality while facilitating faster finalization, but shifted, rather than reduced, quality control efforts. Mode effects are modest but also important.

Authors

• Boniface Dulani, University of Malawi

• Anyway Chingwete, Afrobarometer

• Edson Ntodwa