Table 4.

RCC results – Individual

Item	Description I have skills in…	Median (IQR)	Unsure n (%)
i	…finding relevant literature	6 (5-8)	2 (2)
ii	…critically reviewing the literature	6 (5-7.75)	3 (3)
iii	…using a computer referencing system (e.g. Endnote)	4 (1-6)	9 (10)
iv	…writing a research protocol	2 (1-5)	6 (6)
v	…securing research funding	1 (1-2)	10 (11)
vi	…submitting an ethics application	1 (1-3)	9 (10)
vii	…designing questionnaires	5 (2.5-7)	7 (8)
viii	…collecting data e.g. surveys, interviews	5.5 (3-7)	5 (5)
ix	…using computer data management systems	3 (1-5.75)	7 (8)
x	…analysing qualitative research data	4 (1-5)	4 (4)
xi	…analysing quantitative research data	4 (1-5)	3 (3)
xii	…writing a research report	3 (1.5-6)	6 (6)
xiii	…writing for publication in peer reviewed journals	2 (1-5)	10 (11)
xiv	…providing advice to less experienced researchers	2 (1-4)	5 (5)