Data Management Services
Good data management is a foundation of good research. If data are properly organised, preserved and well documented, and their accuracy, validity and integrity is controlled at all times, the result is high quality data, efficient research, outputs based on solid evidence and the saving of time and resources. Researchers benefit greatly from properly managing their research data.
Data management should be planned from the beginning of a research project.
Training Courses
Short CoursesDatabase Advice and Setup
CEBU can provide advice about database design and/or set up a database for you:
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We use EpiData Entry for standalone databases not requiring audit trail More about EpiData We recommend REDCap or OpenClinica for web-based databases and/or when audit trail or user permission management is required See CEBU Data Management Office for more information
NOTE: Unless included in first 5/6 hours of free consultation time (see Advice, Consultancy & Collaboration) or Clinical Trials Support package ( see Support for Clinical Trials), CEBU services involving database setup will generally be charged for. Assessment of your database requirements and costs estimates are provided free of charge.
Not sure if you really need a database?
Thinking of using Excel or entering data directly into SPSS or Stata?
See Advantages of using a database for data entry
TeleForm: Datasets from Scanned Forms
TeleForm is a software applicaton designed to replace manual data entry with the automated processing of forms. The TeleForm process has the following steps:
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Designing and creating forms
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Distributing forms via fax, mail or by hand
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Reading returned forms using a scanner
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Verifying scanned data
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Exporting the dataset to the desired file type or database application
For detailed instructions on using TeleForm, the User Guide can be downloaded. It covers designing templates, scanning, verifying and more. Also available is a Trouble Shooting document that lists problems that may arise when using TeleForm and how to solve them. TeleForm forms can be processed by the Metadata Extraction tool. Click here for an overview.
Data Capture Service
CEBU’s Data Capture Service includes data capture using Teleform and data entry into EpiData.
These services are charged for (see Costs). Assessment of your requirements and costs estimates are provided free of charge.
Contact: Suzanna Vidmar
CEBU Data Management Office
Information on other data management software options is available on the Data Management Office web pages.
The Data Management Office is part of MCRI's Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (CEBU), and has been created to increase the capacity for high quality research, and to foster good data management practices by providing help with, guidance on and tools for managing the data of your research project.
