The Dama Dictionary Of Data Management 1st Edition 2008

The DAMA Dictionary of Data Management, 1st Edition 2008

The Data Book

The Data Book: Collection and Management of Research Data is the first practical book written for researchers and research team members covering how to collect and manage data for research. The book covers basic types of data and fundamentals of how data grow, move and change over time. Focusing on pre-publication data collection and handling, the text illustrates use of these key concepts to match data collection and management methods to a particular study, in essence, making good decisions about data. The first section of the book defines data, introduces fundamental types of data that bear on methodology to collect and manage them, and covers data management planning and research reproducibility. The second section covers basic principles of and options for data collection and processing emphasizing error resistance and traceability. The third section focuses on managing the data collection and processing stages of research such that quality is consistent and ultimately capable of supporting conclusions drawn from data. The final section of the book covers principles of data security, sharing, and archival. This book will help graduate students and researchers systematically identify and implement appropriate data collection and handling methods.

HIMSS Dictionary of Healthcare Information Technology Terms, Acronyms and Organizations, Third Edition

This bestselling health IT dictionary has been significantly expanded in its third edition. This timely dictionary has been developed and extensively reviewed by more than 50 industry experts. It contains more than 2,900 health IT and related terms and acronyms, and includes mission summaries and contact information for more than 330 healthcare organizations and associations. The HIMSS Dictionary of Healthcare Information Technology Terms, Acronyms and Organizationsis the ideal quick reference for health IT professionals and the essential resource for executives, clinicians, academics, consultants, government staff and other professionals who need a reference tool for understanding the terminology and acronyms for this growing field. This valuable resource includes: definition of terms for the information technology and clinical, medical, and nursing informatics fields; acronyms with cross-references to current definitions; a list of health IT-related associations and organizations, including contact information, mission statements, and web addresses; academic and certification credentials used in healthcare.