Importing Participant Data
The Ripple Importing course is designed to teach you how to use the Import Tool to add and update participant data in bulk!
In this training you will learn to:
Navigate to, and identify the components of, the Import Tool.
Clean and prepare your participant data for importing.
Create, and update existing, participant profile cards in bulk using the Import Tool.
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Understanding Data Importing in Ripple: Definition and Importance
How to Decide What Data to Import
Where to Import Data into Ripple
General Steps for Importing New Participants
What is the Import Template?
Contents of the Import Template
Using the Import Template
What is the Data Dictionary?
Contents of the Data Dictionary
Using the Data Dictionary
Cleaning Existing Data
Preparing for Import
Understanding Contact Information
How to Enter the Participant's Contact Information
How to Enter Additional Contact Information (e.g., Spouse, Informant, Parent, etc.)text
How to Enter Additional Contact Information (e.g., Spouse, Informant, Parent, etc.)
Types of Import Errors
How to Resolve Import Errors