Using Research data intelligently

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Using Research data intelligently

• Research Administrator Workshop 2007

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• Things to remember when exploring the research
  data
• what the purpose of getting the data?
• which source?
• what the scope of the data?
• what limitations?

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• Measures commonly used for research performance
• Research Income
• Number of Publications
• Research Publication Points (weighted and
  unweighted)
• Research Income by FTE Academic Staff
• Research Publication by FTE Academic Staff
• Number of Completions
• Student Load (EFTSL)

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• Dimensions commonly used for research performance
  
• RFCD (Research Field, Courses Discipline Code)
• SEO (Socio-Economic Objective)
• Research Income Category
• Research Publication Category
• Research Funding
• Organisation Unit

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• Where are the definitions of measures and
  dimensions?
• Glossary http//www.unisa.edu.au/unisareport/Gloss
  aryList.asp
• Research and Innovation Services web site
  http//www.unisa.edu.au/res/data/default.asp
• EDW Data Dictionary in UnisaInfo Reporting

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• When to use EDW data?
• When to use HERDC data?
• When to use Sector-Wide Benchmarking data?

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• Conclusion
• Know the source of the data
• Know the scope of the data
• Know the limitations of the data
• Know the definition of measures and dimensions
• Understand the intention of using the data

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