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Web-based data collection: detailed methods of a questionnaire and data gathering tool
Charles J Cooper1, Sharon P Cooper, Deborah J del Junco
1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health, College Station, USA. cjcooper@tamu.edu
Epidemiologic Perspectives & Innovations : EP+I
|January 5, 2006
Summary
This study introduces an efficient web-based data collection system for public health research. The dynamic approach streamlines data processing and analysis, reducing costs and manual effort.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Data Science
Background:
- Web-based data collection instruments have advanced significantly.
- Traditional data collection methods can be cumbersome and expensive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a systematic web-based approach for data collection.
- To describe the results of a two-year data collection process.
- To present a detailed example of a web-based application for a study on high school students' work and health status.
Main Methods:
- Developed a web-based application for data instrument design, entry, management, and storage.
- Utilized locally developed code to facilitate the data collection process.
- The application generates coding manuals, statistical reports, and input templates for statistical packages.
Main Results:
- Web-based data entry proved highly efficient and effective.
- The system expedited data processing and analysis.
- Eliminated the need for manual form transfer, tracking, data entry, and verification.
Conclusions:
- The dynamic web-based data collection system offers significant advantages over traditional methods.
- The developed code is available for free download to the non-profit public health research community.
- This approach enhances efficiency and reduces costs in health research data collection.