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Object template

Data Set

A series of structured observations, measurements, or facts identified from research and stored in a database medium.

A data set is a series of structured observations, measurements, or facts identified from research, stored in a database medium.

The record describes the data’s content, where it is lodged, and who its primary users are, positioning the data set as a distinct research output type.

Fields

4 fields

Field nameTypeDefinitionBound to
Title*textThe title of the data.
DescriptiontextA description of the data.
Location LodgedtextA location where the data can be found.
Primary UserstextThe nature of the primary users of the data.

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