Re-platforming to REDCap (failed)

REDCap (Research Electronig Data Capture) (w) is a database and front end system for the collection of research data. It probably could contain our dataset but would be inconvenient to work with.

• U of M hosts this and we could possibly use it there

• It can store data and provide cross checks in the entry forms

• Once set up, it is not very flexible for ongoing changes.

• data is stored in an [entity-attribute-value model rather than relationally
  • might make it harder to analyze.

• contains some simple reporting and analysis tools

• Dr Garland has used this for other projects

• When we discussed using it at Hackensack the outcome was that it could probably contain our data, but would be awkward and inefficient to maintain.

Questions:

• can an entry be started today and finished tomorrow?

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