What is Research Data?
Any type of information that is collected, observed, or created, in the context of research, as such, data can be;
- Raw; from primary measurements
- Processed; from secondary analysis and interpretations
- Published; final format available for use and reuse
- Metadata; data about your data
It is everything that you need to validate or reproduce your research findings as well as what is required for the understanding and handling of the data.