Data Collection

Systematic gathering of data for a particular purpose from various sources, including questionnaires, interviews, observation, existing records, and electronic devices. The process is usually preliminary to statistical analysis of the data. Year introduced: 1980

Includes: datasets as topic, data accuracy, data aggregation, datasets as topic, preliminary data, surveys and questionnaires, vital statistics, nutrition assessment, interviews as topic, etc.

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Databases

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

United States’ premier system of health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. Data designed to measure behavioral risk factors in the adult, non-institutionalized, civilian population. Focuses on preventive health practices and risk behaviors associated with chronic diseases, injuries, and preventive infectious diseases.
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PsycTESTS

An extensive collection of items associated with psychological measures, scales, surveys, and other instruments for professionals, students and educators across the social sciences.

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Insights

Tools

DMPTool

The DMPTool is a free open-source online application that helps researchers create data management and sharing plans (DMPs).

SAS

An integrated system of software products provided by the SAS Institute, Inc. that enables programmers to perform data entry, data management, statistical analysis, forecasting, quality i

SPSS

A computer program used for statistical analysis.

Tutorials

DMPTool Tutorial for Columbia University

DMPTool is a free service that researchers can use to draft high-quality data management and sharing plans that meet funder requirements. This video tutorial demonstrates how to use the tool.