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AnSWR

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 Overview
  • AnSWR Installation
  • AnSWR Installation Files (download latest version of AnSWR)

  • AnSWR News
  • AnSWR Ver 6.0 Features
  • AnSWR System Requirements
  • Published Articles
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    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

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    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

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    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


    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


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    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