Just Getting Started?
In you are new to REDCap, this first set of videos below can help you get started to learn the basics of REDCap and provide a general overview for some of REDCap's preliminary concepts and features.
Title | Description |
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Brief Overview of REDCap | This video provides a quick overview of what REDCap is and what it can do. |
4 minutes
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Detailed Overview of REDCap | This video provides an overview of basic functions and features within a REDCap project. It will serve as a starting point for learning about the basic concepts of REDCap, what REDCap projects are, how to create them, and how to use them. |
78 minutes
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Building Your Data Collection Forms |
The Online Designer Use this online method for making modifications to project fields and data collection instruments very easily using only your web browser. Changes can be made quickly and viewed immediately as you build your data collection forms in real time. |
5 minutes
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The Data Dictionary Use this offline method, called the 'Data Dictionary', which is a specifically formatted Microsoft Excel file within which you may construct your project fields and afterward upload the file into REDCap to commit the changes to your project. If you wish to view an example of how your Data Dictionary may be formatted, you may download the Data Dictionary demonstration file. |
14 minutes
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Project Field Types Learn about the various types of fields/questions that can be created and used on surveys and data entry forms. |
4 minutes
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Data Entry Overview | This video delineates some of the basic workflow and functionality seen when performing data entry in REDCap. |
16 minutes
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The Scheduling Module | If you elect to utilize the Scheduling module in your REDCap project, you may then generate schedules based upon pre-defined events/time-points, after which the scheduled events get added to your project calendar. Scheduling may be done in conjunction with proper data collection, or scheduling may be performed on its own. |
6 minutes
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Types of REDCap Projects
There are several flavors of REDCap projects to choose from as you begin thinking about building your own project. Each type of project has its advantages and disadvantages, and may fit the specific needs better of one type of project over another. Please review the different types below, and you may even view a live example of each project type in action or view a short video about it.
Special Features within REDCap Projects
Every REDCap project is capable of utilizing special features, some of which can be enabled by normal users and some by REDCap administrators. Below is a listing of these features.