You should create QIF files for QPSMR Telin (and QPSMR Input) using QPSMR Companion.
QPSMR Input has been replaced by Companion Input which is also free to use.
Use Companion Input to enter data for paper and CAPI (Computer Assisted Personal Interview) surveys. An Android version is also available.
This is the documentation for QPSMR Telin. This is the program from the QPSMR Classic suite that is used for entering CATI questionnaires.
QPSMR Companion should be used to create projects for QPSMR Telin.
QPSMR Telin and Companion programs are authored by NetMR Scotland Ltd, see companion.scot.
The main dealer is QPSMR Limited, see qpsmr.org.uk.
Version 24.1
No user changes
Version 23.2
Verbatim questions will now accept text in any language
Version 23.1
No user changes
Version 2022.1
New verbatim files will now be encoded UTF-8 with BOM (Byte Order Mark)
Versions 2020.1 to 2021.2
No user changes
Version 2019.2
Shows seconds elapsed when questions first shown, and "now" if going back
This version can communicate with the INVADE dialling system
The top right close icon has been disabled in Telin.
For CATI the sample data file is no longer locked allowing for analysis of this file during interviewing.
These programs comply with relevant market research quality standards.
They run under Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. They are written in C++.
Entry is accomplished using keyboard or mouse and the user can employ either method at any time.
Data is fully validated during entry. Once data has been entered it is "clean" and ready to use.
Entry will skip past unwanted questions (sometimes called filtering or routing) and randomization of questions and responses is possible (not in paper mode).
Data is stored in market research standard formats with a choice of fixed format character or binary.
Partially completed questionnaires can be saved and recalled for completion.
Multiple users can enter data simultaneously to the same data file on a central server.
When starting a project you may get a warning that the size of ZZZQFE and ZZZLQN needs to be increased. You can safely ignore this message for old project files created with versions 2004.1 and earlier, but all new projects should have been set up with both these entries set to width 30. Please inform the person who supplied the project files if you get this message.
You may also get a message showing a version number followed by "This project was created with the above version of the software". This means that the software you are using is out of date and you should obtain a later release. You should not use the project files with your old version without checking that this is OK with your supplier.
You should always be using the latest version of QPSMR Telin.
For more information please contact your supplier, or QPSMR Limited at www.qpsmr.org.uk or by phone from the UK on 01491 825644 or +44 1491 825644 from elsewhere.
The QPSMR Input program has been replaced by Companion Input.
QPSMR Telin is a licensed, input program that enables data entry whilst conducting an interview "live" over the telephone with the respondent. If "Telephone" has been selected as the entry mode, then QPSMR Telin is needed instead of Companion Input to enter the data. The interviewer is able make appointments with QPSMR Telin.
For full CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing) facilities, such as Sample Management and Quota Control, the project files must be created with Companion CATI version.
If you have QPSMR Telin installed then you do not need QPSMR Input. You can install Companion Input and QPSMR Telin on the same computer.