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{salutation} Have you familiarized yourself with the terminology issued in the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing (DMS Policy)? In addition to research directly affiliated with the NIH, below are some definitions that support a diverse array of research projects, emphasizing ethical data management practices and establishing the appropriate sharing of your data. |
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| Scientific Data is the recorded factual material commonly accepted in the scientific community as sufficient quality to support and replicate research findings. | 
| Data Management is the process of validating, organizing, protecting, maintaining, and processing scientific data for the accessibility, reliability, and quality of data for its users. | 
| Data Sharing is the act of making scientific data available for use by a larger audience, such as publishing research in an established repository. | 
| Metadata is the data about data, that provides additional information intended to make scientific data interpretable. | 
| Data Management and Sharing Plan describes data management, preservation, and the sharing of scientific data included in your research. |
April 2023 |
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