Question 1

Data are the pieces of information that are collected from research participants to address a study's questions.

Accepted Answer

Data are indeed the pieces of information collected through various methods (surveys, experiments, observations, etc.) from research participants or other sources to address the research questions or hypotheses of a study.

Question 2

If a study includes quantitative data, the data management plan should have specific policies regarding data checking and data cleaning.

Accepted Answer

Quantitative data requires specific policies for data checking and cleaning to ensure accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the data for analysis.

Question 3

Data collection forms should always include the participant's name as well as the participant identifier on each page.

Accepted Answer

Including the participant's name on each page of data collection forms can compromise confidentiality and is not always necessary. Instead, using a participant identifier ensures data can be tracked without revealing personal information.

Question 4

There are two basic rules of data backups: do them regularly and do them frequently.

Accepted Answer

Regular and frequent backups are essential to ensure data is protected and can be recovered in case of loss or corruption.

Question 5

After translating participant responses to numerical values and entering the data, missing or out-of-range values may indicate a data entry error. Potential errors can be checked against raw data and corrected if necessary.

Accepted Answer

Missing or out-of-range values in numerical data often suggest a data entry error. By comparing these values against the original participant responses (raw data), errors can be identified and corrected, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the dataset.

Question 6

Data management in a research study:&#10;A) Includes mandates that are driven by professional regulatory boards&#10;B) Are procedural policies enacted within a research study, arrived at through study personnel consensus&#10;C) Are the logistical, reflective, and behind the scenes processes and infrastructure that allow a researcher to produce high-quality information&#10;D) Are rules governing practice that are regulated by a grant awarding agency or internal institutional policy

Accepted Answer

Data management in a research study involves the processes and infrastructure that support the production of high-quality information, ensuring data is collected, stored, and analyzed effectively.

Question 7

The basic goal of data management is to:&#10;A) Keep all data rigorously secured&#10;B) Support the production of findings that are trustworthy and useful to others&#10;C) Process the data so all study objectives are met&#10;D) File all information in a carefully retrievable format

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of data management is to ensure that data is organized, maintained, and accessible in a way that supports the production of reliable and useful findings.

Question 8

Which of the following is not an example of the strengths that a data management plan lends to a research study?&#10;A) Offers guidance about how to carry out and document all research-related procedures&#10;B) Supports communication about the research study across members of a project team&#10;C) Facilitates communication with external parties&#10;D) Ensures a consensus on the theoretical frame of reference guiding the research question

Accepted Answer

A data management plan primarily focuses on the handling, storage, and sharing of data collected during research. It does not directly ensure a consensus on the theoretical frame of reference guiding the research question, as this aspect is typically addressed during the formulation of the research question and methodology rather than in the data management plan.

Question 9

All of the following should be included within a strong data management system except for:&#10;A) A clearly defined set of policies and procedures&#10;B) Project information and participant data&#10;C) Existing literature on the topic&#10;D) Processes and infrastructure related to staff

Accepted Answer

Existing literature on the topic is not typically included within a data management system. Data management systems focus on the organization, storage, and security of data related to specific projects or operations, including policies, participant data, and staff processes, rather than on the aggregation of external academic or topical literature.

Question 10

Consistent communication in the context of a data management system should include all of the following except for:&#10;A) Casual remarks made by participants&#10;B) Documentation of individual work and decisions&#10;C) Verbal and written communication among members of the team&#10;D) Communications including e-mails, texts, and shared Web-based documents

Accepted Answer

Casual remarks made by participants are not typically considered a necessary component of consistent communication within a data management system. Effective communication usually focuses on the documentation of work, decisions, and formal verbal and written exchanges relevant to the project.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a role of the data management plan and project timeline in a study?&#10;A) To set goals for data collection and for monitoring its progress&#10;B) To provide guidance for monitoring the productivity and work quality of team members&#10;C) To facilitate the process of identifying the skills and knowledge that will be required of the research team&#10;D) To ensure the standards for the anticipated journal of publication are met

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Question 12

Which of the following would not be included among the job descriptions of people involved in a study?&#10;A) Qualifications and/or specific skills required of workers with a specific list of job duties&#10;B) Name and title of direct supervisor&#10;C) Identification of the specific cultural and social background of the work&#10;D) Job title

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Question 13

Which of the following would not be a reason for employing team meetings within a research study?&#10;A) To serve as a means for facilitating data management&#10;B) To provide a platform to discuss progress, share achievements, and make joint decisions&#10;C) To promote a culture of consistent communication, where everyone on the research team should be included&#10;D) To promote a culture of inclusion and free thought, free from agenda or taking of minutes

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Question 14

Which of the following would not likely be included within a quantitative codebook?&#10;A) Information on the origins of items&#10;B) Information regarding conceptual labels&#10;C) How to complete the coding, including unusual responses&#10;D) How derived variables were developed

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Question 15

Which of the following would not likely be included within a qualitative codebook?&#10;A) Derived and calculated values&#10;B) A definition of each code&#10;C) A description of when and how to use various codes&#10;D) The list of codes

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Deck 23: Entering, Storing, and Managing Data