Creative Data Solutions often delivers data in standard formats directly to clients, for reporting and analysis in line with predetermined research objectives. Data file formats and record layouts are provided in accordance with project specifications, to enable batch uploads to your favourite statistical analysis program.
Favoured data file formats include .DLM, .CSV, .DAT , .XLS and .SAV / SPSS files.
In most cases some degree of post processing quality assurance checks are undertaken on data prior to delivery. These are generally agreed during the development of data outputs specifications and may include spelling and grammar checks, validations on e-mail and postal addresses, as well as final checks on all fields for relevant data ranges and values.