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Data Mapping Template & Instructions

This document provides instructions for mapping research questions and data outcomes using a template table. The template is intended to help articulate the relationships between research questions, planned analyses, required data, and quality assurance procedures. Researchers are asked to list their research questions, planned analytic procedures, necessary data points, and data sources in the table. Additional columns require specifying applicable data standards, quality screening processes, and potential data issues to address gaps in planning and knowledge. Completing the table facilitates linking research aims to data collection and management strategies.

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Data Mapping Template & Instructions

This document provides instructions for mapping research questions and data outcomes using a template table. The template is intended to help articulate the relationships between research questions, planned analyses, required data, and quality assurance procedures. Researchers are asked to list their research questions, planned analytic procedures, necessary data points, and data sources in the table. Additional columns require specifying applicable data standards, quality screening processes, and potential data issues to address gaps in planning and knowledge. Completing the table facilitates linking research aims to data collection and management strategies.

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IUPUI University Library Center for Digital Scholarship

Data Services Program


Mapping research & data outcomes: Template & Instructions

Learning Objectives
1. Define expected outcomes for data.
2. Develop procedures for quality assurance and quality control activities.
3. Select appropriate tools and platforms for storing, managing, and preserving data.

Instructions
The purpose of this exercise is to help you to better articulate the relationships between your data and research
questions/aims.

Process
1. Articulate your research questions. Be as specific as possible.
2. What analytic procedures do you have planned to answer those questions? Do you know how much
data needs to be collected in order to make your answers valid, representative, or generalizable?
3. What do your ideal data look like? What characteristics do these data have?
4. What data standards apply to your research field or data? How will you ensure your data meet those
standards?

Part 1: Create a table (either in Word or Excel) with the information listed below*. You can use the scenario
above or complete the table based on your planned thesis or dissertation project.
 Research questions (one per line)
 Analytic procedure
 Data points/variables/columns/fields
 Source files

Part 2: Add columns for the information listed below.


 Data standards for each analytic procedure
 Screening process to ensure data meet the quality standard
 Potential data collection issues
 Potential data entry issues
 Potential data processing issues

*If you do not have all the information you need to complete a section, notes what information you need to
finish planning. This process will help to identify gaps in your knowledge and improve the planning process. Talk
to your faculty advisor or collaborators to make sure you haven’t missed key details.

For a partially complete example, see [Link]


mod1datamapex20140325.

Resources
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Heather Coates, 2016


Project Title:
Investigators:
Research Analyses Variables/Data Data Source/ Data Potential Quality QA/QC
Question Fields Collection Requirements & Processing Standards Procedures Commented [CH1]: QA/QC procedures are intended to identify
& prevent potential problems identified
Method Assumptions Problems

Heather Coates, 2016

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