Application: Data Coding Progress towards the creation of uniform standards for the collection, reporting, and analysis of data is being made on several fronts. Although there are many practical obstacles to overcome, the use of data standards has the potential to change the scientific landscape. To prepare for this Application Assignment, review this weeks Learning Resources about the various coding dictionaries and data standards. To complete this Application Assignment, write a 1- to 2-page paper in which you address the following: Describe the differences between the MedDRA and WHO Drug coding dictionaries. Provide examples of how each would be used in a clinical trial and assess their respective advantages and drawbacks. Describe CDISC and how it differs from a coding dictionary. Assess its potential use and impact on clinical trials, the obstacles to its acceptance and adoption, and how they might be overcome. Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this weeks Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct. Need Reference

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