Common Data Entry Errors
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| Error type | Example | Prevention strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Transcription error | 12.5 entered as 125 | Validation ranges, careful review, double checks |
| Date error | Follow-up date before enrollment date | Date logic checks |
| Unit error | Fahrenheit entered in Celsius field | Units in labels, validation ranges, training |
| Wrong record | Visit data entered for another participant | ID verification before entry |
| Missing data | Primary outcome blank | Required fields or missing reason codes |
| Inconsistent responses | Male participant marked pregnant | Cross-field logic checks |
| Copy-paste error | Same symptom notes copied across visits | Training and review of repeated text |
| Late entry | Forms entered weeks after visit | Entry timelines and monitoring reports |