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This handy ICPSR 101 video quickly explains the intricacies of the work our data processors do every day to find and fix issues in the data we distribute, ensuring their long-term availability and value to the research community.

ICPSR is the world's largest archive of digital social science data. We acquire, preserve, and distribute original social science research data. ICPSR is a partner in social science research.

Transcript:
Did you ever wonder...

What is data curation?

The short answer

Making sure people can find and use data now and in the future

The long answer

STEP 1: IDENTIFY DATA in the scope of the archive
For ICPSR, that's social and behavioral sciences (broadly defined).

STEP 2: GET DATA
Convince the data's owner to share it

STEP 3: FIX DATA
Find and fix any issues with the data
-Unexpected values
-Mysterious variables
-Data contain too much detail

STEP 4: MAKE DATA FINDABLE & USABLE
-Add tags and documentation so data can be found and used
-Create complete documentation
-Produce files for all major statistical packages and online analysis

STEP 5: ENSURE IT WILL LAST FOREVER
(or at least a very long time)
-Save data and documentation in a recognized archival format
-Save it in a secure location... or two... or three... or four

Find out more
www.icpsr.umich.edu