Statistical Programming and Database Design

This Blackboard module contains various videos and website links that provide helpful statistical programming and database design resources.

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Goals

• Use R for statistical programming
• Gain database design skills
• Use REDCap for your database

Contact

If you'd like to connect directly with someone at UR CTSI, please email ResearchHelp@urmc.rochester.edu.

Enroll

To access this course, you must enroll in the CTSI Research Education Hub on Blackboard:

1. Log into learn.rochester.edu using your UR/URMC Active Directory credentials
2. Select the Courses tab.
3. If you are already enrolled, CTSI Research Education Hub will be listed among your "CONTINUOUS" courses. Select that.
4. Scroll down to Learning Modules and select it.
5. Select the Statistical Programming and Database Design module.

If CTSI Research Education Hub is not listed:

1. Log into learn.rochester.edu using your Active Directory credentials.
2. Select the Courses tab on the left-hand toolbar, then select the Course Catalog option in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
3. Search for "CTSI Research Education Hub" in the search catalog box, ensuring the creation date is before the current date, and click "Go."
4. Hover over "SMD.CTSI.BERD" and click the dropdown arrow, then select "Enroll."
5. The UR CTSI Research Education Hub should now be in your Course List.

Eligibility

The University of Rochester investigators are welcome to enroll.

Cost

Free

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