[Pasig-discuss] Preserve raw data?

[Thorsten Lange]

Hi archivers!

I'm looking for your valuable hints regarding if or not to preserve 'raw 
data' in a research institute.

IHAC, a research institute, who wants to set up propoer preservation of 
research data, following "Good Scientific Practice". There is no doubt how 
to handle 'primary data' and all further data until 'result' 
(publication). 'Raw data' and 'primary data' are distinguished as follows:

+ 'Raw data' is generated in test runs, on various machines, mostly with 
local hard drives (if at all), images, paper, screen copies, notes. Not 
suitable for automated evaluation.
+ 'Primary data' is
  - a subset of the raw data, selected by human, to narrow the data in 
scope
  - manually collected and transferred to storage locations that allow 
doable data capture
  - pre-processed in tools like spreadsheets.

The 'primary data' are considered the starting point of the scientific 
work.
The steps that are done from raw data to primary data are considered 
irrelevant with regards to the actual scientific work.

** It means an enormous effort to capture and preserve the raw data of 
each and every test run. That means, there must be a good reason for doing 
so.

The institute's concern is to
  1. qualify for appropriations. The criteria differ from case to case, 
and we haven't found a reliable handling regarding our question. Is there 
a risk that we run into trouble next time?
  2. ensure traceability of own publications.

Highly appreciated:
- contact to research institutes that have been throught simular thoughts
- further comments and hints

Thank you and always happy archiving!


Freundliche Gruesse / Kind Regards

Thorsten Lange 


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