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    Definition

    Structured data that describes and synthesises other data. Metadata can help find, organize, and understand data. Examples of metadata include creator, title, contributors, keywords, tags, as well as any kind of information necessary to verify and understand the results and conclusions of a study such as codebook on data labels, descriptions, the sample and data collection process.

    Related terms: Data, Open Data

    References:

    • Gollwitzer, M., Abele-Brehm, A., Fiebach, C., et al. (2020). Data Management and Data Sharing in Psychological Science: Revision of the DGPs Recommendations.
    • https://schema.datacite.org/

    Originally drafted by: Matt Jaquiery

    Reviewed by: Helena Hartmann, Tina Lonsdorf, Charlotte R. Pennington, Mirela Zaneva

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