A shared resource of the
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Cutting-edge, comprehensive data collection services to support your research

Quantitative methods

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  • Instrument selection
  • Sample identification
  • Survey design
  • Data entry

Qualitative research

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  • Focus groups
  • Cognitive interviews
  • Key informant interviews
  • Qualitative coding
    & analysis

Data management

A drawing of 3 computers connected to a single database.
  • Database design
  • Process tracking systems
  • Case identification
  • Medical record review