433 Research and Evaluation Made Easy: Database Programs Working for You

Thursday, April 2, 2009: 1:15 PM-3:15 PM
Tampa Convention Center: 22-23
AAHE/Conduct Evaluation/Research
Presider: Liliana Rojas Guyler, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Speakers: Fredanna A. D. M'Cormack1; Ayanna Nicole Lyles2; Xiaoyi Joy Shan3; and Chandrika Johnson3, (1)Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC, (2)California University of PA, California, PA, (3)Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
This practitioner’s guide will introduce you to alternate computer database software and programs to facilitate research and evaluation. The session is ideal for practitioners and researchers who collect data based on survey instruments and questionnaires. This hands-on technology session will highlight three data collection and analyses tools: CDC’s EpiInfo TM, Epi Data, and Pocket PC Creations. Participants will create a sample database, enter data, and analyze data entered.