Research Data
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What is Research Data?
Research data is (usually digital) data that is created during a scientific activity. It forms the basis of scientific work and documents its results. They are defined differently depending on the subject area or research project.
The German Research Foundation counts the following as research data:
including measurement data, laboratory values, audiovisual information, texts, survey data, objects from collections or samples that are generated, developed or evaluated in the course of scientific work. Methodological test procedures such as questionnaires, software and simulations can also represent central results of scientific research and should therefore also be included under the term research data. (DFG: Guidelines on the handling of research data. www.dfg.de/download/pdf/foerderung/antragstellung/forschungsdaten/richtlinien_forschungsdaten.pdf [8.4.2020])
Source and further definitions: https://forschungsdaten.info/themen/informieren-und-planen/was-sind-forschungsdaten/
Managing Research Data
Research data management refers to the systematic management of research data throughout the research process, from data collection to archiving and possible data sharing. It includes strategies, practices and tools that are used to ensure the integrity, availability, traceability and long-term preservation of research data.
Consultation for Research Data Management
If you have any questions about research data management for your project, you are welcome to contact fdm@htw-berlin.de. Behind this e-mail address is a team of different members of the university who are available to advise you.
In addition, the FitforFDM project is currently setting up a one-stop store and a training program, in which the library is also involved. Further information can be found here.