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In-depth articles on survey design, ODK, data quality, and the practice of field data collection.
- AI Transcription for Researchers: What It Solves and What It Does NotFeatured
AI transcription can remove hours of typing from qualitative research, but researchers still need speaker review, source-audio checks, privacy controls, and a clear method note.
5 min read
- Best Data Collection Tools & Software (2026)Featured
A field-tested comparison of data collection software for research and M&E teams: ODK, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, CommCare, Epicollect5 and managed hosting.
8 min read
- Can ChatGPT Build XLSForms? What Works, What Breaks
ChatGPT can draft an XLSForm, but the output often fails ODK validation. See the five most common failures and when a purpose-built AI form builder is the better tool.
5 min read
- Enumerator Training Checklist for Field Surveys
A practical enumerator training checklist: device skills, form practice, consent protocol, GPS capture, mock interviews, and the monitoring briefing that deters fraud.
5 min read
- KoboToolbox vs SurveyCTO: Which One in 2026?
KoboToolbox vs SurveyCTO compared on price, data quality features, hosting, and support — plus the managed ODK option that sits between them.
5 min read
- ODK Pricing & Hosting Costs 2026: $10 vs $79 vs $199
ODK software is free, but running it is not. Compare real 2026 costs: self-hosted VPS from $10/mo, managed ODK Central from $79/mo, and ODK Cloud pricing.
7 min read
- ODK vs Google Forms for Field Surveys
Google Forms needs internet; ODK works fully offline with GPS, skip logic, and enumerator control. Compare the two for real fieldwork and see when each fits.
5 min read
- Survey Data Quality Checklist for Field Teams
A field-tested survey data quality checklist: what to build into your form before launch, what to monitor daily during collection, and what to verify after.
5 min read
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