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Research Data

„Data that are a) created through scientific processes/research (e.g. through measurements, surveys, source work),  b) the basis for scientific research  (e.g. digital artefacts), or c) documenting the results of research, can be called research data.
This means that research data vary according to projects and academic disciplines and therefore, require different methods of processing and management, subsumed under the term research data managementResearch data management is aimed at handling research data in a responsible and well-considered manner. The idea is to carefully organize, maintain and process research data using specific measures and strategies. The goal is to store data long-term and make it accessible and reusable by others, in line with good scientific practice. This enables easier verification of scientific findings, secures evidence, and allows for further evaluations and analyses of the data. Read More” (Forschungsdaten.info, 2023).

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