Ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and stewardship of research data in the digital age

The digital era provides researchers with greatly enhanced ability to analyze and share data, but a new report warns that technology also makes it easier for data to be distorted. The report, from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, recommend...

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Main Author: Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (U.S.).
Corporate Author: Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (U.S.). Committee on Ensuring the Utility and Integrity of Research Data in a Digital Age (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, DC : National Academies Press c2009.
Edition:1st ed
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Summary:The digital era provides researchers with greatly enhanced ability to analyze and share data, but a new report warns that technology also makes it easier for data to be distorted. The report, from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, recommends that research institutions ensure that every investigator receives appropriate training on managing data responsibly. Further, the report urges these institutions, along with professional societies, journals and research sponsors, to develop standards for ensuring the integrity of research data and specific data-management guidelines to account for new technologies.
Item Description:Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Physical Description:xvi, 162 p.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780309147828
9781282437173
9786612437175
9780309136853