Responsible Conduct in Data Management Topics
- Click on the link for each topic to navigate its content and activities Overview of Data Management -- This topic provides an overview of data, data management, and the importance of data management in responsible conduct of research. Data Selection -- This topic describes issues researchers need to consider when determining the appropriate data type, source, and instrument(s) to adequately answer research questions. Data Collection -- This topic describes issues related to maintaining integrity of the data collection process. Data Handling -- This topic details issues that may violate the integrity of research data related to its confidentiality, security, and preservation/retention. Data Analysis -- This topic describes a number of issues that may compromise the precision of the analysis conducted on research findings. Data Publication and Reporting -- This topic describes factors that can compromise the integrity of reported research findings. Data Ownership -- This topic describes issues and responsibilities researchers must address in controlling their data.