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A Data collection system (DCS) is a computer application that facilitates the process of Data collection, allowing specific, structured information to be gathered in a systematic fashion, subsequently enabling Data analysis to be performed on the information.[1][2][3]. Typically a DCS displays a form that accepts data input from a user and then validates that input prior to committing the data to persistent storage such as a database. Many computer systems implement data entry forms, but Data collection systems tend to be more complex, with possibly many related forms containing detailed user input fields, data validations, and navigation links among the forms.

DCSs can be considered a specialized form of Content management system (CMS), particularly when they allow the information being gathered to be published, edited, modified, deleted, and maintained. Some general-purpose CMSs include features of DCSs[4][5]

Importance

Accurate data collection is essential to many Business processes[6][7][8], and to maintaining the integrity of scientific research[9].

Data collection systems are an end-product of software development. Identifying and categorizing software or a software sub-system as having aspects of, or as actually being a "Data collection system" is very important. This categorization allows encyclopedic knowledge to be gathered and applied in the design and implementation of future systems. In software design, it is very important to identify generalizations and patterns and to re-use existing knowledge whenever possible[10].

Types

Generally the computer software used for Data collection falls into one of the following categories of practical application[11].

1. Surveys or Questionnaires[12][13]

2. Data Registries[14][15]

3. Case Management Systems[16]

4. Exams and Quizzes[17][18]

5. Online Forms[19]

References

  1. ^ "What is a Data Collection System (DCS)? - Definition from Techopedia". Techopedia.com. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
  2. ^ "Planning and Design of Data Collection Systems". U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT). 2005-08-15. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
  3. ^ "Surveys and Data Collection Systems". U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
  4. ^ "Using SharePoint Forms for Data Collection". Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
  5. ^ "Using Drupal for Multi-Page Collection of Data from Users". The Drupal Association. 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
  6. ^ "Data collection". SearchCIO. TechTarget. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  7. ^ "Which Data Collection Method Should I Choose?". B2B International. B2B International. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  8. ^ "How and Why Data Will Save Small Business". Small Business Trends Small Business Trends. Small Business Trends LLC. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  9. ^ Data Collection and Analysis By Dr. Roger Sapsford, Victor Jupp ISBN 0-7619-5046-X
  10. ^ "The role of opportunism in the software design reuse process". IEEE Xplore Digital Library. IEEE. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Data Collection Software". GetApp. Nubera eBusiness S.L. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Survey Data Collection". NORC at the University of Chicago. 2016–2017. Retrieved 2016-10-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  13. ^ "Using the Data Collection System". U.S. Department of Education. 2016–2017. Retrieved 2016-10-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  14. ^ "How to Collect Data". American College of Cardiology. 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
  15. ^ "eRegistries: Electronic registries for maternal and child health". National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  16. ^ "Electronic Data Collection Options for Practice-Based Research Networks". National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  17. ^ "Quiz - Drupal.org". Drupal.org. Dries Buytaert. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  18. ^ "Online QuizBuilder web app built with Laravel". Webxity. Webxity Technologies.
  19. ^ "Beautiful Online Form Templates". Typeform. TYPEFORM S.L. Retrieved 20 December 2016.

See also

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