From: Development of a data collection and management system in West Africa: challenges and sustainability
Workshop theme(s) | Software used | Workshop goals (exercises) | Workshop sites |
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Data management for ethical Issues, Study Approvals, Case report forms, Data entry, Alternative software packages: | StudyTRAX Generic Packages | On-line and off-line access to Study- TRAX database and data entry REDCap, OpenClinica | Dakar, Senegal |
Assays for MSP1–42 and AMA-1 Antigens Alternative software packages: | SoftMax Pro 6 a Excel, Access | Variation in ELISA Titers by Study Site | MRC, The Gambia |
Geographic information systems (GIS) Alternative software packages: | Arc GIS Quantum GIS | Entry and validation of GIS data | Dakar, Senegal |
Statistical analysis (Hypothesis Testing) Calculations Data storage | Stata StudyTrax | Classroom exercises and field data R, SPSS, University edition of SAS ACCESS | Bamako, Mali |
Paper preparation and submission Graphs and figures | Microsoft Office | Tables, graphs, paper drafts | Dakar, Senegal |