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Creating user-friendly databases with Microsoft Access
Joanne Kraenzle Schneider1, Joseph F Schneider, Rebecca A Lorenz
1Saint Louis University, Missouri, United States.
Nurse Researcher
|October 14, 2005
Summary
Minimize data entry errors and streamline research with user-friendly databases. Microsoft Access offers a practical solution for accurate data collection and improved study findings.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Health Informatics
- Data Management
Background:
- Data entry is a critical yet error-prone step in research.
- Errors in data entry can significantly impact study validity and findings.
- Efficient data management is essential for reliable research outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a method for creating a user-friendly database.
- To demonstrate how to minimize data entry errors.
- To streamline the data entry process for researchers.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing Microsoft (MS) Access for database development.
- Designing a database with user-friendly features.
- Implementing data validation techniques to prevent errors.
Main Results:
- A user-friendly database was successfully created.
- The implemented methods significantly reduced data entry errors.
- The data entry process was streamlined, saving researcher time.
Conclusions:
- Microsoft Access is a viable tool for developing efficient and accurate research databases.
- Implementing user-friendly design and error-minimization techniques enhances data quality.
- Streamlined data entry contributes to more reliable and valid study findings.