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. 1990 May-Jun;39(3):188-9.

Data management issues in longitudinal research

J M Youngblut  1 , C J Loveland-Cherry, M Horan
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Data management issues in longitudinal research

J M Youngblut et al. Nurs Res. 1990 May-Jun.

Abstract

Much of the existing literature about the research process has neglected data management. While design, instrumentation, sampling, and analysis are important parts of the process, paying attention to the issues surrounding data management is crucial to the success of the study. Data entry and analysis are facilitated when the details of data structure and management are decided before data collection begins.

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