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What makes data difficult to publish?

What makes data difficult to publish?

Data is difficult to publish where:

  • Data is unstructured contained only in documents or on paper.
  • Data contains a lot of missing or incomplete values.
  • Data is not precisely defined and can be easily misinterpreted.
  • Data is inconsistent and recorded values can mean different things.
  • Data contains contradicting values leaving uncertainty to which information is correct.
  • Measured data lacks standard reference method or measurement protocol.
  • Data contains confidential or sensitive information.
  • Agencies lack procedures for exporting data, and assuring its quality.