Field Data Capture
Supporting Field Capture in biodata systems.
This area owned by Pedro Jensen. Discuss Field Data Capture.
Checklists
Level One: Pen and paper.
- Validation done by human.
- Data may or may not be transferred to electronic system with or without automated validation.
Level Two: Generic application on hand-held device.
- Data captured using application such as a spreadsheet, that has not been specifically designed for biodata capture.
- Data validated automatically prior to transfer into main system.
Level Three: Basic automated field validation.
- Data entry tool sets some limits, and ensures that some required fields are completed.
- GPS coordinates captured with external GPS unit.
- Data synced back at the office.
Level Four: Comprehensive automated field validation.
- Authoritative organism names used.
- Data checked against upper and lower limits.
- Complete information about data capture conditions recorded.
- GPS coordinates from the same device and accurate to within 2m.
Level Five: Data captured in the field synced live to primary data-system.
Notes
- This area is closely linked to Data Quality Management.
Reference Resources
Please add ideas about effective practices for the use of field data capture devices to this page.
A summary of a work session on field data capture at the 2010 National Workshop is available to view.
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