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This guide focuses on the data preparation phase, which starts after data collection and ends before their analysis. This first assessment of the “raw” survey data is crucial since data preparation can affect the quality of the data in a positive or negative way. After an overview of the differen...

APIS' collection development policy, quality control checks, metadata requirements and list of preferred formats explained for researchers.

How to move from FAIR principles to FAIR practice? During the past year, the FAIR practice task force under the umbrella of the EOSC FAIR Working Group has been gathering its understanding of the current state of FAIR practices across diverse communities, and making recommendations aimed primaril...

Comparative social science research requires comparable data across countries. This CESSDA explore sources of harmonised comparative data and methods and tools for harmonising data. Hosted by Jen Buckley from the UK Data Service, the session includes two expert speakers. Professor Irina Tomescu-D...

APIS' data user conditions.

This webpage defines APIS data access conditions.

APIS' deposit process explained to researchers.

APIS' explanation to depositors on how data should be prepared and documented.

A curated, informative and educational resource on data and metadata standards, inter-related to databases and data policies intended for various audience.

Guides and support materials for researchers and project coordinators related with legal issues; copyright, licensing and research data; general data protection regulation and how to deal with sensitive data