The use of an electronic audience response system for data collection
Eduard J Gamito1, Linda Burhansstipanov, Linda U Krebs
1Native American Cancer Research, Pine, CO 80470-7830, USA.
Background:
Gathering complete and accurate data from community groups, particularly medically underserved populations, is challenging.
Methods:
An electronic audience response system (ARS) is a novel method for the efficient collection of data while maintaining participant confidentiality in group settings.
Results:
Because data are captured electronically, an ARS eliminates the need to transfer data from paper forms, reducing errors and the amount of time required for data management.
Conclusions:
ARS is a useful data collection tool that works well with diverse populations and greatly increases data accuracy and completeness while maintaining participant confidentiality.
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