15 Questions
Top 15 Questions to ask before investing in a Data Acquisition System
- What are the physiological variables of research interest?
- What are the conditions in which physiological data will be collected? e.g., heart rate while sitting or performing action.
- Determine the stimuli to be used and stimuli software, if any.
- Does the data acquisition system match above three experimental requirements?
- Are there any peer-reviewed papers that have used the data acquisition system under consideration? If yes, how many citations?
- How do the collaborators/colleagues who use the data acquisition system rate it?
- Are the data analyses capabilities included in the data acquisition system?
- If not, are easily accessible, low cost options such as scripting or use of MATLAB toolbox available?
- Can stimuli (or epochs or stimulus conditions) be marked on the data files?
- Is the system compatible with the other instruments such as imaging?
- Does the system have an ability to measure additional variables in the future?
- What are the terms of sales and services (after sale)?
- Does the cost of the instrument fit into the budget proposal?
- What is the cost of supplies? Are there any recurring or repair costs?
- Have you viewed the demos of the data acquisition and/or analysis systems?
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