The use of an electronic audience response system for data collection.
BACKGROUND
Gathering complete and accurate data from community groups, particularly medically underserved populations, is challenging.


METHODS
An electronic audience response system (ARS) is a novel method for the efficient collection of data while maintaining participant confidentiality in group settings.


RESULTS
Because data are captured electronically, an ARS eliminates the need to transfer data from paper forms, reducing errors and the amount of time required for data management.


CONCLUSIONS
ARS is a useful data collection tool that works well with diverse populations and greatly increases data accuracy and completeness while maintaining participant confidentiality.
Gamito
Eduard J
EJ
Native American Cancer Research, Pine, CO 80470-7830, USA.
Burhansstipanov
Linda
L
Krebs
Linda U
LU
Bemis
Lynne
L
Bradley
Alice
A
D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000295:instrumentation; D003625:Data Collection / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area