Field Data Collection & Field Operations for Statistical Organizations

Field data collection, or enumeration, is one of the largest activities a statistical organization will undertake. It is critical today to optimize efficiency in field activities. Whether you are interested in improving coordination, reducing reliance on paper, eliminating redundancies, or creating efficiencies, ArcGIS can help.

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Workforce management
Data collection
Data validation (Q/A)
Field operations management

Reduce errors and boost productivity

Esri provides tools to help you manage your work and your workforce. ArcGIS Workforce is a mobile app that uses the power of location to coordinate your field workforce. It integrates work management to reduce reliance on paper and provides everyone with access to the authoritative data they need.

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Save time, save money—collect smarter

The ArcGIS system comes with many tools that can be used for data collection. ArcGIS Field Maps is an all-in-one app that uses data-driven maps to help mobile workers perform field data collection and editing, including map editing. ArcGIS Survey123 is a complete formcentric solution for creating smart surveys and forms. ArcGIS QuickCapture allows you to configure a simple UI to capture data even from a moving vehicle. Choose the app that's right for you.

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Eliminate duplication, improve accuracy

Validating data in the field is easier using Esri tools such as ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Survey123. Whether working in preenumeration during demarcation validation, or validating collection, these tools can streamline your work. Send data back to the office for analysis in real time, eliminate time spent manually processing handwritten notes, and reduce time needed on Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) activities.

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Monitor status and performance indicators

Managing complex operations in the field can be time-consuming and costly. ArcGIS Dashboards enables users to convey information by presenting location-based analytics using intuitive and interactive data visualizations for decision-making. Visualize trends, and monitor status of the work and the workers in real time to improve outcomes.

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FIELD DATA COLLECTION

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Census

The statistics agency of Kenya deployed ArcGIS Survey123 to reduce the use of paper documents in field data collection.

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CENSUS

Establishing the foundation: Albania case study

The National Institute of Statistics of Albania determined the methods for introducing GIS technology into the census process.

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ANALYSIS

Geospatial tools in census: Egypt case study

Egypt's statistical office implemented ArcGIS so that government, industry, and the private sector can easily access and analyze data.

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MODERNIZATION

Modernizing statistics: Philippines case study

Philippine Statistics Authority embraced GIS and is modernizing its approach to data collection, operations, and dissemination.

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CENSUS

INE Portugal case study

Portugal relies on GIS to help it efficiently execute the Portuguese 2021 Census and ensure the availability of quality information.

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CENSUS

Geospatial technology and the 2020 Census

Esri Tapestry Segmentation data helped enhance the US Census Bureau's new outreach model.

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Field data collections and operation products

ArcGIS Field Maps

An all-in-one app that uses data-driven maps to help with performing mobile data collection and editing, finding assets and information, and more.

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ArcGIS Survey123

A complete, form-centric solution for creating, sharing, and analyzing surveys.

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ArcGIS QuickCapture

Use the fastest way to collect field observations. Record field observations from a moving vehicle, conduct aerial surveys, or assess damage.

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ArcGIS Dashboards

Enable users to convey information by presenting location-based analytics using intuitive and interactive data visualizations on a single screen.

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ArcGIS Workforce

A mobile app solution that uses the power of location to coordinate your field workforce.

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Field Data Collection and Operations

Configure the field applications you need

Reduce errors and boost productivity

Save time, save money—collect smarter

Eliminate duplication, improve accuracy

Monitor status and performance indicators

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Census

Establishing the foundation: Albania case study

Geospatial tools in census: Egypt case study

Modernizing statistics: Philippines case study

INE Portugal case study

Geospatial technology and the 2020 Census

Field data collections and operation products

ArcGIS Field Maps

ArcGIS Survey123

ArcGIS QuickCapture

ArcGIS Dashboards

ArcGIS Workforce

Official statistics phases

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Field Data Collection and Operations

Data Science

Dissemination and Collaboration

Related official statistics industries

National Mapping

Elections

Science

Nonprofit

State and Local Government

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