This interactive online workshop will provide an introduction to focus groups, a data collection method used in qualitative research. Topics covered will include focus group methodology, considerations for planning a focus group, development of focus group discussion guides, focus group facilitation skills, and tips for conducting virtual focus groups. Attendees will also participate in a mini "mock" virtual focus group session.

The workshop will be led by NC TraCS Community and Stakeholder Engagement Program Qualitative Research Specialists.

Presenters

MaryBeth Grewe, MPH, Qualitative Research Specialist
NC TraCS Institute

Simone Frank, MPH, Qualitative Research Specialist
NC TraCS Institute

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Join the NRP for their latest education session. Andrew Thorne, PharmD, MS and Justin Davis from the Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Pharmacy will be presenting on their new billing models.

Presentation Topics Includes:

• Explain details of IDS billing model
• Define terms used in IDS billing model
• Respond to questions from research community regarding IDS billing

Attendance at this event is pending approval for 1 contact hour of clinical research education on applications for Maintenance of ACRP’s CCRC®, CCRA®, CPI® or ACRP-CP® certification designations

Presenters

Andrew Thorne, PharmD, MS, System Clinical Manager
IDS Pharmacy

Justin Davis, Reimbursement Analyst
IDS Pharmacy

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This online 3-day course will offer an introduction to SPSS and will demonstrate how to work with data saved in SPSS format. It will demonstrate how to work with SPSS syntax, how to create your own SPSS data files, and how to convert data in other formats to SPSS. it will also teach how to append and merge SPSS files, demonstrate basic analytical procedures, and show how to work with SPSS graphics.

A $20 deposit required to hold a spot (deposit is refundable upon your attendance for at least 66% of the course)

Presenter:
Cathy Zimmer, PhD, Statistics Consultant
Odum Institute

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