Please note, this course is not provided or endorsed by the UKTMN, but has been deemed relevant to trial management, and may be of interest to our members.
Collection of data is an essential aspect of most projects in many areas of health research, observational studies, qualitative work, and Randomised Controlled Trials. Many staff are tasked with deciding what, when and how data should be collected for their study. Collecting the right data is essential to answer the research question. This course will cover the basics of data collection in research studies, why it is important and tips on how to ensure data integrity.
This online course will be taught over 1 full day. There will be a mix of lectures followed by interactive practical sessions based on real life examples and challenges.
This course is intended for any staff who have to collect data for research projects. Collection of data is an essential aspect of most projects in many areas of health research, observational studies, qualitative work, and Randomised Controlled Trials.Please note that this course focusses on data collection and does not cover Research Governance (including approvals such as Research Ethics Committee approval) or protocol writing. This is covered in other short courses that you may like to attend first if needed.
