AnSWR Analysis Software for Word-based Records
AnSWR is a software system for coordinating and conducting large-scale, team-based analysis projects that integrate qualitative and quantitative techniques.
AnSWR News
Version 6.4.x released
New updated manual as of 4/2004 (see below to download)
Features in Version 6.4.x
Coding Editor Features
Summary Window for quick view of Project coding
Automatic Source Coding utilizing a user selected default source
Direct Text entry for coding
Instant processing of coded segments
Code Graphics
File level coding
Coding of HTML documents located anywhere on the WWW
ACSII text (.txt) files, Rich Text (.rtf) files, HTML documents, Microsoft Word or Excel documents (from within Coding Editor browser window) supported
All files and coding integrated into one seamless window
No modifications required for Text or RTF files.
Source coding processed in editor...TEXT/RTF file is not physically modified
System reports may be viewed from editor
Set your own font default preferences for TEXT/RTF file display
New search for coded segments by source and code
Searches span all TEXT\RTF files in the Project
Cue Cards to make Coding easier
Link coded family segments across files
Access to Source and Codebook Utilities directly from Coding Editor to allow easier additions of codes and sources
System Reports
Graphs added for many reports
Selection Criteria Report Styles
User flexible reports
Create HTML versions of reports
Create ASCII delimited files for most reports
Create reports in PDF format
Boolean logic for report selection criteria now automatic for certain fields
Advanced Source Utility
Souce Demographic Comparison Window with Graphs
Source Summary Window
Conversion of EZText Projects into AnSWR Projects
Convert any existing EZText Project into AnSWR
Project Merging
Merge 1 or more Projects into 1 new Project or new Study
Codebook and Sourcebook Features
Easier to use interface for building Code or Source networks
Sourcebook now supports networks
Import codebook and sourcebook from another Study
Sensitive Phrase Substitution (SPS)
Sensitive Data within documents may be coded so that it does not display on reports, but is replaced by user specified phrasing
Sensitive Data Phrase may be added from either the SPS Editor or from within Coding Editor
AnSWR MANUAL
The manual comes in 2 formats. Microsoft Word and PDF.
Download manual in PDF format manual.zip
Download manual in Word format manualw.zip
System Requirements
Windows 95,98 2000, ME, or XP (English Language Version***) note: Win 95 and 98 must run earlier versions and are not supported under the latest version. (refer to Download instructions for required installation components.) ***Some non English language versions of Windows may have problems running AnSWR. The Windows versions with character sets such as Thai and Chinese will not work. If you are running a non English version of Windows you will need to try AnSWR on your system to determine if it will function properly. In most cases the system fails at the initial login. If you try AnSWR in a non English version please let us know how it works in your environment....answr@cdc.gov
The latest version will not work on Win 95 systems. WINDOWS 95 Systems must use ver 6.2.159.
The latest version will not work on Win 98 systems. WINDOWS 98 Systems must use ver 6.4.177.
Minimum of 40mb disk space (Note: about 25mb will be installed in the Windows system folder)
Microsoft Internet Explorer ver 6 or greater for HTML coding features.
Installation of Microsoft Universal Data Components 2.7
Installation of Microsoft Jet Engine
Installation of Microsoft Jet Service Pack 5 or greater for all systems
NOTE: AnSWR will not run under Windows 3.1 or on Mac or some Non English Language versions or Windows
Published Articles:
Table 1. Example of a codebook entry. (PDF format - 4,709 bytes) Table 2. Examples of coded responses from a structured survey question "How do you think you were exposed to HIV?" (PDF format - 5,383 bytes) Figure 1. Testing and refining the codebook
Table 1. Selected Examples of Codes and Definitions from Final Code Book (PDF format - 2,921 bytes) Table 2. Final Intercoder Agreement: Distribution of Code-Specific Kappa Values (PDF format - 2,361 bytes)
Adobe Acrobat (TM) Reader v3.0 or higher needs to be installed on your computer in order to read documents in PDF format. Download the Adobe Acrobat (TM) Reader
Last Updated: June 25, 2004 Centers for Disease Control & Prevention National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention Please send comments/suggestions/requests to: answr@cdc.gov