Statistical Guides: The Role of a Database Package for Research Projects
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Dated: November 2000
Author: Statistical Services Centre
A booklet providing guidance on the strengths and weaknesses of spreadsheet and database software as tools for use in research projects. It aims to help the reader understand whether they require the use of database software to manage their project data.
From the introduction:
"This guide is to help researchers and research managers to decide whether they need to make use of a database package to manage their data. We use Microsoft Access as an example, but the concepts are general and apply equally to any relational database package.
There are many textbooks on Access, but they concentrate primarily on HOW to use the software. This guide concentrates on WHETHER the software is needed and if so, what skills do different members of the project team need."
Part of a series of statistical guides by The University of Reading Statistical Services Centre, which were originally written as part of a contract with DFID to give guidance to research and support staff working on DFID Natural Resources projects. They provide guidelines for staff involved in the development and presentation of research projects. The guidelines are intended to help researchers to identify their biometric or statistical needs.
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