FAQs

What is the difference between the DMS and HFCs?

The Data Management System (DMS) creates project folder structure, assists with data flow, runs high-frequency checks, de-duplicates and makes replacements on data, creates output on survey progress, runs back checks, and creates logs for project close. High-frequency checks are one component of the different features of the DMS that are run through a project lifecycle.

What's new in the DMS 4.0?

The DMS 4.0 is a major update from the DMS 3.0. Please refer to the DMS Release Notes for details on the new features and improvements.

What do I need to be able to use the DMS?

The current version of the DMS (v4) requires Stata 17 or later.

How do I install the DMS?

You can install the DMS by running the following commands in Stata.

* ipacheck may be installed directly from GitHub
net install ipacheck, all replace from("https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PovertyAction/high-frequency-checks/master")
ipacheck update

How do I install an older DMS release?

You can view and install some of the older versions from the DMS from the release page of this repository. Download the zipped source code to your computer, unzip the file and and run the following command:

* replace "ADO PATH" with the actual ado path in the unzipped folder" 
net install ipacheck, all replace from("ADO PATH")

example. 

net install ipacheck, all replace from("C:\Users\Downloads\high-frequency-checks-3.0\ado")