| Session Title: Data Management: How Not to Lose Face |
| Skill-Building Workshop 835 to be held in TRAVIS B on Saturday, Nov 13, 1:40 PM to 2:25 PM |
| Sponsored by the Integrating Technology Into Evaluation |
| Presenter(s): |
| Julien Kouame, Western Michigan University, julienkb@hotmail.com |
| Abstract: It is not too exaggerated to argue that evaluation results are determined by data. A well constructed database can greatly improve evaluation data analysis and therefore the evaluation result. The objective of this workshop will be to provide the participants with the resources and knowledge to optimize database performance and to ensure quality of results. This workshop will be conducted through hands-on practice group activities. The session will last 45 minutes, broken into brief introduction of data management, presentation of criteria to ensure data quality and actual steps for building a solid database. No prior knowledge of Data management is required. During the workshop, participants will learn Data Management techniques and tools, participants will learn how to create a solid foundation for your research database. |