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Research

Data Collection & Management

What is Research Data?

Research data is any information that has been collected, observed, generated or created to validate original research findings.  Although usually digital, research data also includes non-digital formats such as laboratory notebooks and diaries.

What is Research Data Management?

Good research data management (RDM) involves a holistic approach to use of data in research.  From creating a data management plan, considering what needs to be in place for collaborative working, for working with sensitive data and ensuring data security.

This also involves practical issues such as how to approach the documentation of research data, file naming and versioning and deciding which data to keep and which data to discard.

Qualtrics

Access 

Qualtrics is software that can create online surveys for research.

To request access, please email AnalyticsAndInsights@torrens.edu.au.

Also, let them know:

  • How many survey responses are you expecting to collect?
  • How are you planning to distribute the survey to respondents?
  • Which users would need to be created for the project? Please let me know their emails.
  • For how long Qualtrics access will be needed?

Support

SPSS

SPSS is a software platform used for statistical data management and analysis.

Access

  • Staff - SPSS can be installed on a TUA/MDS asset; lodge an IT request (managers are requested to submit on behalf of staff)
  • HDR students - Supervisors can lodge a request with HDR Centre

Support

NVivo

NVivo is a qualitative data analysis software. 

Access

  • Staff - Lodge an IT request (managers are requested to submit on behalf of staff)
  • HDR students - Supervisors can lodge a request with HDR Centre

Support

Managing references and citations

Mendeley

Mendeley is a reference manager and a citation tool which can help organise your citations and references.

Access

Access instructions can be found in the Mendeley Libguide.

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For more information about managing your research data contact:

MDS Research Administrator