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Recruiting & training data entry clerks

Training protocol Responsibilities Executing researcher: To set up the qualification list together with the project leader(s); To appoint data entry clerks on the basis of a qualification list, drawn-up prior to recruitment; To check if a…

https://aph-qualityhandbook.org/set-up-conduct/methods-data-collection/2-2-quantitative-research/2-2-1-preparation/recruiting-training-data-entry-clerks/

Developing measurement instruments

a new measurement instrument that fits your research question Requirements Clearly define the construct of the measurement instrument; Conduct a qualitative study to determine the relevance and comprehensiveness of the content of the measurement…

https://aph-qualityhandbook.org/set-up-conduct/methods-data-collection/2-2-quantitative-research/2-2-2-research-instruments/developing-measurement-instruments-questionnaires/

Evaluating measurement instruments

[2]. Responsibilities Executing researcher: Search for scientific articles providing information about the important measurement properties of the measurement instrument(s). When the quality is insufficient, chose different instrument or develop new…

https://aph-qualityhandbook.org/set-up-conduct/methods-data-collection/2-2-quantitative-research/2-2-2-research-instruments/evaluating-measurement-instruments-questionnaires/

Randomization

and allocation performed by an independent researcher. Clear documentation of the randomization procedure. Proof that the randomization procedure has been checked on success. Corrected analyses for confounding when randomization did not result in…

https://aph-qualityhandbook.org/set-up-conduct/methods-data-collection/2-2-quantitative-research/2-2-4-sampling/randomization/

Supporting & monitoring data collectors

data collection issues between the executing researcher and data collector(s). Documentation Standardized protocol for data collection, including how to cope with missing data Protocol for quality monitoring of data entered; Logbook with…

https://aph-qualityhandbook.org/set-up-conduct/methods-data-collection/2-2-quantitative-research/2-2-5-data-collection/supporting-monitoring-data-collectors/

Supporting & monitoring data entry clerks

data collection issues between the executing researcher and data entry clerk(s). Documentation Standardized protocol for data entry, including how to cope with missing data; Protocol for quality monitoring of data entered; Logbook with…

https://aph-qualityhandbook.org/set-up-conduct/methods-data-collection/2-2-quantitative-research/2-2-5-data-collection/supporting-monitoring-data-entry-clerks/

Managing data flow

To separate participant contact details from research data. Research data should never be stored in an administrative database. Documentation A schematic overview of the data logistics; A manual for people working with the database, such as research…

https://aph-qualityhandbook.org/set-up-conduct/methods-data-collection/2-2-quantitative-research/2-2-5-data-collection/managing-data-flow/

Data provided by third parties

be made in writing in collaboration with Legal Research Support (LRS) for Amsterdam UMC employees and IXA for VU employees. Performing a critical review of the data on suitability. D ocumentation Copy of the signed agreement. Never sign a contract…

https://aph-qualityhandbook.org/set-up-conduct/methods-data-collection/2-2-quantitative-research/2-2-5-data-collection/data-provided-by-third-parties/

Data sharing

to others and/or collaborating with other researchers at the beginning of your project by aligning and standardizing your datasets. Responsibilities Executing researcher: To organise and archive the agreement with the third party. Project leaders:…

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Analysis plan

are provided below) Responsibilities Executing researcher: To create the analysis plan prior to the data analyses, containing a description of the research question and what the various steps in the analysis are going to be. This should also be…

https://aph-qualityhandbook.org/set-up-conduct/process-analyze-data/3-2-quantitative-research/3-2-2-data-analysis/analysis-plan/

Initial data analysis

etc.) Responsibilities Executing researcher: To perform the initial data analysis, including: Normal distribution of continuous variables; Percentages of missing values and outliers; Cronbach’s alpha for new sub scales. Project leaders: To advice…

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Data analysis documentation

Documentation Log file including: Specific research questions or purpose of the analysis; Databases which are used for the analyses (For example ‘get file’ statement in SPSS syntax); All statistical analyses which are executed. Add a ‘README’ tab in…

https://aph-qualityhandbook.org/set-up-conduct/process-analyze-data/3-2-quantitative-research/3-2-2-data-analysis/data-analysis-documentation/

Data sharing

to others and/or collaborating with other researchers at the beginning of your project by aligning and standardizing your datasets. Responsibilities Executing researcher: To organise and archive the agreement with the third party. Project leaders:…

https://aph-qualityhandbook.org/reporting-review-knowledge-utilization/archiving-open-data/data-sharing/