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Appendix E - High-Speed Scanning Technology
Pages 185-186

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... The old structured format of a fixed pattern of boxes or ovals that can be filled in has been replaced with free-form capabilities, and the scanning speeds and hardware have improved to allow thousands of forms to be scanned -- both sides -- in a matter of hours. The following sections describe each of the components of this high-speed scanning system.
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From page 186...
... Sloppiness at the time of the interview translates into reduced productivity in converting the data into an electronic file. Interview surveys with many free-form entries and time constraints or respondent selfcompleted surveys are not recommended for such a process due to the inherent sloppiness of the responses.
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Key Terms

  • character recognition
  • structured format
  • completed surveys
  • pass takes
  • purpose scanners

  • office scanners
  • completed forms
  • box means
  • single survey
  • allow thousands

  • fixed pattern
  • appropriate box
  • sections describe
  • entry method
  • ordinary office

  • user surveys
  • school standard
  • airport user
  • tick box
  • standard testing

  • entry services
  • special purpose
  • process due
  • scanning pass
  • choice answers

  • recognition built
  • design process
  • scan design
  • scanning speeds
  • scanning forms


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