
Writing a data management plan: Activity
You may create a number of different types of research data depending upon the kind of research or analysis you do. Think about the types of research data that you create. It may be that you only create one type or class of data. Alternatively you may create more than one.
Into which of the following research data classifications would you assign the data you create?
- Observational
- Experimental
- Simulation or model
- Derived or compiled
- Reference or canonical
- Need a reminder?
You have now been introduced to the concept of research data, what constitutes research data, and how it differs from other types of information.