The computer-Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) technique of data collection as employed by NEOFACTS, involves using trained interviewers to conduct automated phone interviews with the participants. During the CATI interview, the interviewer reads the questions from a computer screen and records the participant’s answers electronically using coded options within a computer program. The use of technology in the CATI method ensures that the data collected is accurate and organized, with responses being recorded instantly.

Additionally, the CATI method provides a cost-effective and efficient way of collecting data as the interviews can be conducted at a relatively low cost compared to in-field methods, and it is ideal for large-scale surveys. The use of the CATI method by NEOFACTS ensures the collection of reliable and high-quality data through a phone interview. This method is ideal for large-scale surveys and offers a cost-effective and efficient way of collecting data.