Automating Research Data Collection
Document Type
Review Article
Publication Date
11-1-2004
Abstract
This article reviews the capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of three forms of automated data collection - scannable data forms, Web-based forms, and handheld computers - compared with the current standard of data entry by hand on paper forms. Each of these methods is reviewed with respect to ease of use, experience required of designer, end-user training requirements, costs, flexibility, speed, accuracy/error rate, potential for data loss, need for technical support, and equipment and/or software requirements. A discussion of their appropriate application to various kinds of studies is included, followed by examples of research studies using each of these methods.
DOI
10.1197/j.aem.2004.08.017
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Shapiro, Jason S.; Bessette, Michael J.; Baumlin, Kevin M.; Ragin, Deborah; and Richardson, Lynne D., "Automating Research Data Collection" (2004). Department of Psychology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 106.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/psychology-facpubs/106