This 1-hour workshop is intended to help funded CMSRP students prepare for their summer research project. Current best practices in data analytics will be discussed, with emphasis on the pre-analysis phase of the research cycle. Topics covered include the following:
- Using scientific knowledge to guide variable and model selection.
- Best practices for data collection, storage, and documentation.
- Validating data and dealing with formatting issues.
- Reporting and analysis of missing data.