Reference ‐ Impact metrics

Which training event did you take part in?⚠️ Removed in Tango

Multiple choice question with answer options corresponding to the specified list of training events for which impact metrics (i.e. long term feedback) are being collected.

Answer option	Explanation
training event 1	including dates e.g. Introduction to R, 26-27 August 2017
training event 2	including dates e.g. Introduction to R, 11-12 December 2017

How long ago did you attend the training?

How long ago did the survey respondent attend the training that they indicated in question 1 of the survey. This is a multiple choice question.

Answer option
Less than 6 months
6 months to a year
Over a year

What was your main reason for attending the training?

Answer option
To learn something new to aid me in my current research/ work
To learn something new for my own interests
To build on existing knowledge to aid me in my current research/ work
To build on existing knowledge for my own interests
Other

What was your main reason for attending the training? (Other) ⚠️ Removed in Tango

Free text box for those that selected 'Other' to explain further.

Answer option
free text

How often did you use the tool(s)/ resource(s), covered in the training, BEFORE attending the training?

Answer option
Never - unaware of them
Never - aware of them, but had not used them
Never - used other service
Occasionally (once in a while to monthly)
Frequently (weekly to daily)

How often do you use the tool(s)/ resource(s), covered in the training, AFTER having attended the training?

Answer option
Never - use other service
Occasionally (once in a while to monthly)
Frequently (weekly to daily)

Do you feel that you are able to explain to others what you learnt in the training?

Answer option
Yes
No
Maybe
Other

Do you feel that you are able to explain to others what you learnt in the training? (Other) ⚠️ Removed in Tango

Free text box for those that selected 'Other' to explain further.

Answer option
Free text

Are you now able to use the tool(s)/ resource(s) covered in the training:

Answer option
Independently
By using training materials/ notes from the training event
With the help of an expert
Other

Are you now able to use the tool(s)/ resource(s) covered in the training: (Other) ⚠️ Removed in Tango

Free text box for those that selected 'Other' to explain further.

Answer option
Free text

How did the training event help with your work? [select all that apply]

Multiple select question. each answer option selected should be separated by a comma

Answer option
It improved my ability to handle data
It enabled me to complete certain tasks more quickly
It improved communication with the bioinformatician/ statistician analyzing my data
It has not helped yet but I anticipate a future impact
It did not help as I do not use the tool(s)/ resource(s) covered in the training event
Other

How did the training event help with your work? (Other) ⚠️ Removed in Tango

Free text box for those that selected 'Other' to explain further.

Answer option
Free text

Attending the training event led to/ facilitated: [select all that apply]

Multiple select question. each answer option selected should be separated by a comma

Answer option
Useful collaboration(s) with other participants/ trainers from the training event
Publication of my work
Submission of my dissertation/ thesis for degree purposes
Submission of a grant application
Authoring of software
Change in career
Not applicable
Other

Attending the training event led to/ facilitated: (Other) ⚠️ Removed in Tango

Free text box for those that selected 'Other' to explain further.

Answer option
Free text

Please elaborate on any impact ⚠️ Removed in Tango

further details of the impact.

Answer option
Free text

How many people have you shared the skills and/or knowledge that you learned during the training, with?

further details of the impact.

Answer option
None
None yet, but intend to do so in the future
1-5
6-15
16-24
25+

Any other comments? ⚠️ Removed in Tango

Answer option
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Would you recommend the training to others?

Answer option
Yes, I already have
Yes, I would
Maybe
No