Table 4 Summary Statistics for Individual Level Statements (n = 315) listed by Median, then by percentage ‘Unsure’

1

Finding relevant literature

12

278

8

5–8

2

Critically reviewing the literature

14

270

7

4–8

8

Collecting data e.g. surveys, interviews

16

265

6

3–8

11

Analysing quantitative research data

21

249

5

2–8

7

Designing questionnaires

17

260

5

2–8

10

Analysing qualitative research data

21

250

4

2–7

12

Writing a research report

21

249

4

2–8

3

Using a computer referencing system (e.g. Endnote)

20

251

4

1–7

9

Using computer data management systems

18

257

4

2–7.5

4

Writing a research protocol

20

252

3

1–6

6

Submitting an ethics application

24

240

2

1–6

13

Writing for publication in peer-reviewed journals

24

238

2

1–6

14

Providing advice to less experienced researchers

23

243

2

1–5

5

Securing research funding

24

240

1

1–3.75