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REDCap FAQs

About Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)

1. Is REDCap right for me?

REDCap is suitable for research projects with low- to medium-complexity data collection requirements. If you are using spreadsheets or Microsoft Access for data collection, you can convert to REDCap with limited effort and take advantage of many features available in REDCap that are not available in Microsoft Excel and Access.


2. How do I request REDCap?

When you request LA CaTS services, check off REDCap Services in the Biomedical Informatics (BMI) Core.