VCU supports the use of three survey tools, REDCap, QuestionPro and Google Forms. REDCap is the only system that VCU designated to collect Category I (Confidential & Sensitive) data. REDCap, QuestionPro and Google forms may be used to house Category II (Non-public) or Category III (Public) data. More information on the use of the application is available under their designated web page.
It is the user's responsibility to comply with all Information Technology Policies, Standards, Baselines, and Guidelines. If you are collecting data for the purposes of human subjects, review and approval for the project are required by the VCU Institutional Review Board. University Security Standards for Information Security, and Security Standards for Electronic Academic Research Data and Intellectual Property must be observed.
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| REDCap | Question Pro | Google Forms | |
| Confidential & sensitive data | Yes | No | No |
| Nonsensitive data | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in analytics (stats) | No | Yes | Limited |
| Google account required | No | No | Yes |
| VCU Branding | No | Yes | No |