Table 6.
Primary target: Expand research resources. Key findings of the case study regarding the operationalization and data collection strategies for the metric “number of biostatistics consults, workshops, seminars, and trainings”.
| Sub-Questions (N) | Themes | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| How the metric is operationalized (7) | Training activities (workshops, seminars) offered through RCMI communities | 7 (100) |
| Support/consultation offered through RCMI communities (biostats etc.) | 4 (57.1) | |
| Approaches and methods for data collection (8) | Questionnaire/survey | 8 (100) |
| Consultation tracking system | 4 (50.0) | |
| Administrative record (for ex., attendance list) | 5 (62.5) | |
| Other: Observation or progress report | 2 (25.0) | |
| Data source (8) | Primary | 7 (87.5) |
| Primary and secondary | 1 (12.5) | |
| Periodicity (8) | Ongoing/as per event | 7 (87.5) |
| Annually | 4 (50.0) | |
| Other: Bi-annually or quarterly | 2 (25.0) |
N: Number of RCMIs who responded to each sub-question. The number of respondents varied by question, as all sites did not address all sub-questions.