AskiaSurf is a data alignment tool within the Askia platform designed to help users combine and manage data from multiple survey waves. It enables consistent analysis across longitudinal or tracking studies by simplifying the process of aligning changing questions, variables, and response lists over time.
The tool supports efficient handling of continuous surveys and reduces complexity when working with multi-wave datasets, allowing users to generate aggregate outputs without rebuilding survey files.
AskiaSurf integrates with other Askia tools, enabling questionnaire adjustments in AskiaDesign and subsequent analysis in AskiaAnalyse or AskiaVista.
Key features include:
- Alignment and merging of multi-wave survey data
- Support for longitudinal and tracking studies
- Management of changing variables and response lists across waves
- Generation of aggregate datasets without rebuilding files
- Integration with AskiaDesign for questionnaire updates
- Compatibility with AskiaAnalyse and AskiaVista for analysis workflows
