The xml file format based system has been working for a long time. You may still read rec and chk files, but all are urged to use instead the new epx file principle. For changes search the archives of the news list (see below)

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What is EpiData Software ?- See General flyer (250kb pdf)    SPC flyer (175kb pdf)

A field guide including field epidemiology examples, a guide to create an SPC Control Chart in 5 minutes, further notes and examples are available.

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EpiData Entry is used for simple or programmed data entry and data documentation. Entry handles simple forms or related systems Optimised documentation and error detection features. E.g. double entry verification, list of ID numbers in several files, codebook overview of data, date added to backup and encryption procedures.

EpiData Analysis performs basic statistical analysis, graphs, and comprehensive data management. E.g. descriptive statistics, SPC Charts, Recoding data, label values and variables. Defining missing values.

Discuss problems and questions on the EpiData list and report definite bugs to the development documentation database.

Development plan 2006-2010. An overall development plan including conversion to open-source has been developed. The estimated total cost is currently 250-300000 Euro of which 60% has been financed.

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Simple entry

Compare double entry

Count ID Several files

Analysis Html Output

Setup Analysis

Screen elements Analysis

EpiData software installation can be as simple as copying the program files. For example, it can be run from a USB pin (memory stick) and is small (