Capturing and reporting electronic data [Developed from a symposium sponsored Division of Agrochemicals at the 220th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, August 20-24, 2000

Capturing and reporting data in the electronic age has become a more sophisticated process during the past decade. The magnitude of data that must be collected, correlated, stored and retrieved is continuing to increase exponentially as more and more data are generated on a global landscape. Regulatory oversight of data capturing and handling, and the ability to accurately and quickly store and retrieve these data have become more demanding processes as well. In earlier times, all data were collected, interpreted and stored in some type of paper format. Instrument printouts, as well as calculation sheets, involved recording on a non-electronic medium. Today, most recording devices incorporate some type of electronic capturing equipment. This book is based upon presentations given during the Division of Agrochemical Symposium and Workshop entitled "Capturing and Reporting Data in the Electronic Age". The symposium and workshop were part of the 220^ American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting in Washington, D.C., August 20-24, 2000. From the more than 34 papers presented at this symposium, contributing authors prepared the following chapters as a summary. As we continue to develop more sophisticated, efficient and secure means of data capture, reporting and storage, we must try to keep the process as simple as possible for the end-user. The end-user's are at various stages in the data process and will include those who create the data, those who interpret the data, those who report the data, those who use the data for decision making and those who may need to use the data in the future. This volume will be of interest to anyone who is involved or anticipates becoming involved in electronic data collection, interpretation or storage. It is a highly useful reference to those individuals who are regulating or are regulated by government or other xi

Based on material presented at the 220th American Chemical Society National Meeting, held in Washington, D.C. in August 2000, this book is of interest to anyone who is involved in electronic data collection, interpretation, or storage. Some topics include auditing electronic field data and documentation requirements for the design of good laboratory practice software. There is a focus on pesticides, with material on electronic pesticide labeling and pilot efforts in the Office of Pesticide Programs. The book is distributed by Oxford University Press. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Annotation This volume reviews current data collection systems, examines unique approaches to data collection and storage, and provides the latest information on regulatory issues on data capture, storage, and reporting