Section outline

  • Lecture: Questionnaires, Data Collection Forms and Data Management

    Standard In-Class Lecture: Development of paper and online questionnaires and data collection forms. The limitations of spreadsheet programs (e.g. Excel) for database management. Alternative software platforms for data collection and management.

    Faculty:  Michael Kohn
     
    Location:      MB-Genentech Hall 106, Byers Auditorium


    • Session Slides:

    • Lecture 6 - Michael Kohn - Data Collection File

    • Session Audio/Video Recording (Access restricted to registered students):

    • Assignment 6 Details File
    • Assignment 6 Example File

    • Assignment 6:

      • Read Chapters 12, 13, 15, and 16 of DCR-4
      • Bring 1 page of a data collection form (See Assignment Details)
      • Create a corresponding data dictionary (See Assignment Details)
      • Write ½ - ¾ page data management plan for your study (See Assignment Details)
      • Bring paper copy of writing to Small Group on Tuesday, and turn in revised version by Wednesday at Midnight
      • Optional: Do DCR-4 exercises 12.2 and 12.3 (if you’re doing a diagnostic test study) and Chapter 16 exercises (if you’re not taking Epi 218 on Database Management Systems)

    • Materials:

    • NHAMCS Files (for Lecture 6 demonstrations) Folder
    • HOW TO GET A REDCap ACCOUNT 2015-0824 File