Tool development: software of electronic contact protocol (SMS)

This BMBF-funded project compiles input from survey businesses for further improvement of the SMS (Sample Management System). The SMS is a software for interviewers that provides detailed household information, facilitates the documentation of household contacts and appointments, and starts and synchronizes interviews. SMS enhancement includes extensive testing of new software prototypes, real-life simulations of the software in its environment, and providing feedback to software developers. Apart from that the project aims at improving the SMS contact codes, eligibility criteria, user-friendliness of the software, and user manuals.