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Data collection is one of the tools
Northwestern Health Sciences University’s administration,
faculty, staff, and committees use to provide data and
information to its constituents and stakeholders. Accurate,
current, and relevant data enhances decision-making
processes, strengthens the University’s ability
to fulfill its mission and goals, and provides important
documentation for accrediting bodies and other agencies.
NWHSU is committed to valuing and protecting
its human resources and recognizes the need to ensure
that participants involved in all data collection
activities are treated with respect.
- All data collection intended
for purposes other than “research”
(see definition) require the completion of the Institutional
Data Collection Application which requires the
signature of a Department Head, Dean, or Vice-President.
Policy: Institutional
Data Collection Involving Human Subjects [PDF]
Form: Institutional
Data Collection Application [WORD]
(to download, right-click and choose Save File
As...)
- All data collection intended for
generalizable purposes (i.e., will be accessible,
published, or presented outside the University), is
subject to the policies and procedures of NWHSU’s
IRB.
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Definitions
Data collection
A systematic gathering of information. May or
may not meet the definition of “research.”
Human subject
A living individual about whom a person obtains
either
a) Data through investigation or interaction with
the individual or
b) Identifiable private information
Research
A systematic gathering of information designed
to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge
(i.e., will be accessible or presented outside
the University or will be published). |
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