Data Analysis
Management, Analysis & Interpretation of Data
Data analysis transforms research findings into meaningful insights. These resources support researchers in selecting appropriate analytical approaches, interpreting results, and applying emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Honest Broker
The Honest Broker Program provides investigators with access to electronic health record (EHR) data for IRB-approved research and quality improvement projects. The Honest Broker serves as a neutral party between the investigator and the data, helping ensure that data are provided appropriately and in accordance with the approved protocol.
Depending on the project and approved use, investigators may request:
- Retrospective EHR data from discrete fields for analysis
- Prospective data on patients who meet specified inclusion criteria for clinical trial recruitment
- Patient counts by clinic or other approved categories, including geographic groupings such as ZIP code
The data provided may be identified, a limited data set, or de-identified, depending on the requirements of the approved protocol. If data will be transferred outside of Banner Health, a Data Use Agreement (DUA) may be required before the data can be released.
University of Arizona Honest Broker Program Guide | Banner Health Research Catalog
Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP)
Mentors and students who wish to use HCUP data in a project should do so with the assistance of a COM-Phoenix biostatistician who has completed the required data use agreements and is familiar with the complexities and standards required to use HCUP data.
- Introduction to HCUP Database Projects
- Available HCUP Datasets
- Request for Statistical Assistance
Many other databases, including free ones, are available for research.
- Information on Other Databases
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NIH Research Resources
The NIH provides a directory of research resources, including data repositories, research tools, biobanks, and databases maintained by NIH and other organizations. Researchers can explore resources for accessing datasets, analyzing and visualizing data, identifying biospecimens, and supporting biomedical research across a variety of disciplines.
Soteria is a secure University of Arizona data and analysis enclave for research involving protected data such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI). It provides researchers with secure tools for data management, statistical analysis, high-performance computing, collaboration, and data transfer while supporting research compliance requirements.
Getting Started | Research Tools & How-To Guides | High Performance Computing (HPC)
The Statistical Analyses and Methods in the Published Literature (SAMPL) guidelines provide recommendations for transparent and accurate statistical reporting in scientific publications. Researchers can use these guidelines to improve methodological rigor and reporting quality.
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
NHANES is an ongoing study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that assesses the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population. It includes interviews, physical exams, laboratory tests, and other health measurements to offer nationally representative data on a broad range of health conditions and physiological traits.
Researchers can access data files for specific variables and survey components, as well as data from individual survey years and ongoing NHANES datasets. The NHANES website also offers documentation, FAQs, tutorials, and guidance for statistical analysis. Geocoded data are available separately but are subject to additional access restrictions.
Data Cooperative
University Libraries' Data Cooperative provides resources and support to manage, analyze, visualize, and work with research data. Explore data management, data science and visualization, geospatial tools, digital scholarship, data management planning, research repositories, and software such as R, ArcGIS, and QGIS.
Additional Resources
Explore related guides, tools, and resources.
- HIPAA Data Reference Guide
Quick reference guide to help researchers understand HIPAA-related considerations when working with health information and research data.
Research Data Security
- Information Security Awareness Training
Researchers responsible for university research data can find information on required security training and compliance responsibilities. Principal Investigators and Co-Principal Investigators should complete the annual Information Security Awareness Training in EDGE Learning and ensure that individuals with access to their research data do the same.