Codebook definition
Survey Designer facilitates the consumption of the WFP statistical survey Codebook.
A statistical codebook is a document that provides comprehensive information about the variables in a dataset, including their names, labels, measurement types, valid values, missing data codes, and how the data is collected.
Building the codebook
Variable names and valid values conform to instructions provided in the Essential Guide to Codebook.
Expanding the codebook
To request the inclusion of new questions, modules, or indicators in the WFP Codebook, refer to the Standard Operating Procedure for the inclusion of questions and indicators in the codebook and survey designer. The document details the current workflow, including who to contact for support.
Codebook governance
The Codebook Governance service plays a central role in ensuring the quality and consistency of the WFP Codebook. It is responsible for validating the essential rules of the Codebook and in coordinating expert's insights inputs around information gaps or efficient methods for data collection. Its Implementation service manages the testing and application of updates to survey standards.
The Terms of Reference for the Codebook Governance service are also covered in the Survey Codebook governance and management guide.
The Codebook Governance also provide advisory support for questionnaire design, methodological validation of indicators, test implementations in Survey Designer, and link to relevant documentation.