Changing Special Code Values

The default values may be changed for a specific Data Element on the Response Set tab to any value that does not overlap a valid value for that element. You can change special code defaults under Options|Data Defaults, Special Codes tab.

Special code values may also be changed when data is exported from the Warehouse Manager to SAS, Stata, SPSS, MS Access, or ASCII text under export options.

Tip: You may change the label of any Special Response button for automated interviews. Go to Language|Translations and select the Edit button. On the Responses tab enter in any alternate wording under Don’t Know, Refused, or Not Applicable. This wording will be substituted for the entire questionnaire. For example, you might prefer “Decline to Respond” as an alternate wording for “Refused” in an ACASI interview.