R: intro to scraping web data

Notes on scraping web data using an XML parser.

Forms for data collection with a mobile device

Simple form built with ‘Device Magic’

Data collection can be a time consuming and complex task. Paper is a ‘trusted’ storage environment, but nowadays we need our data in a digital format. There are many applications out there that provide professional methods for building various forms to record specific data (e.g. The 14 Best Online Form Builders for Every Task).