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The Research Data Life Cycle

The research data life cycle illustrates the flow of data through a research project, highlighting key steps to ensure successful data curation and preservation. It consists of:

  1. Plan: Designing a data management plan (DMP) and outlining data collection and sharing protocols.
  2. Collect: Gathering primary or secondary data with clear metadata and data validation.
  3. Process and Analyze: Documenting workflows, software, and analysis steps to ensure transparency.
  4. Preserve: Storing data in standardized formats and preparing preservation documentation.
  5. Share: Publishing data securely while addressing copyright and access controls.
  6. Reuse: Leveraging data for follow-up research, education, and further analysis.

Research Data Life Cycle

The life cycle emphasizes the importance of each step in preventing data loss and ensuring the reusability of results. Information provided by NFDI microbiota knowledgebase

DECIDE-Specific Tools and Resources in Data Life Cycle

Plan

Collect

Process

Analyze

Preserve

Reuse

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