Preliminary Quote Request
The Data Linkage Branch (DLB) usually charges for linkage, geocoding or extraction requests that fall outside
core activities. Funds derived from these charges assist in supporting staff and equipment used for the on-going
development of the linkage system.
The charges depend on the size and complexity of the linkage or extraction tasks involved. For extractions, the
cost depends on the number of datasets, number of years and number of individuals in the data extract.
A quote for linkage will usually be provided with feedback to a draft application for data, however if you would
like a quote before applying for a grant or to scope your project, please complete this form and email it to
DataServices@health.wa.gov.au.
For queries about charging please contact the DLB Program Manager, Diana Rosman at
diana.rosman@health.wa.gov.au
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1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Please provide a brief description of the project:
2. CONTACT DETAILS
Name:
Organisation:
Phone:
Email:
3. REQUEST DETAILS
NEW LINKAGES
How many records will be provided for linkage?
Will Unique Medical Record Numbers (UMRNs) be provided in the data for linkage?
Does this data need to be geocoded?
COHORT SELECTION
If your cohort is be selected from one or more linked data collections, please provide a brief description of
how it will be selected, including the datasets and year range:
Approximately how many people do you expect to be in the cohort?
COMPARISON GROUP/S SELECTION
Do you require a comparison group/s? If so, please provide a brief description of how it will be selected,
including the datasets and year range:
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Approximately how many people do you expect to be in the comparison group?
If matching is required, please describe the fields to be matched on:
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Do you need genealogical data for the cohort? If so, please provide a brief description of what is required:
Approximately how many people do you expect to be in the family group/s?
DATA EXTRACTION
Please provide a brief description of what data you require:
How many datasets do you wish to access for the cohort?
What is the longest period of data you wish to access for the cohort?
How many datasets do you wish to access for the comparison group/s?
What is the longest period of data you wish to access for the comparison group/s?
How many datasets do you wish to access for the family group/s?
What is the longest period of data you wish to access for the family group/s?
5. COMMENTS
6. QUOTE DETAILS
This section is to be completed by a staff member of the Data Linkage Branch.
Linkage Cost:
Extraction Cost (cohort):
Comparison Group selection Cost:
Extraction Cost (comparison group):
Family Connections Cost:
Other costs:
Total:
Plus GST:
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