Data literacy training needs of biomedical researchers.
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ABSTRACT: Objective
The research investigated topic priorities for data literacy training for biomedical researchers and staff.Methods
An electronic survey was used to assess researchers' level of knowledge related to data literacy skills and the relevance of these skills to their work.Results
Most respondents did not have any formal training in data literacy. Respondents considered most tasks highly relevant to their work but rated their expertise in tasks lower.Conclusion
Among this group, researchers have diverse data literacy training needs. Librarians' expertise makes them well suited to provide such training.
SUBMITTER: Federer LM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4722643 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Data literacy training needs of biomedical researchers.
Federer Lisa M LM Lu Ya-Ling YL Joubert Douglas J DJ
Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA 20160101 1
<h4>Objective</h4>The research investigated topic priorities for data literacy training for biomedical researchers and staff.<h4>Methods</h4>An electronic survey was used to assess researchers' level of knowledge related to data literacy skills and the relevance of these skills to their work.<h4>Results</h4>Most respondents did not have any formal training in data literacy. Respondents considered most tasks highly relevant to their work but rated their expertise in tasks lower.<h4>Conclusion</h4 ...[more]
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