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Format and Quality
Format, Access and Quality
Format and Access:
- Supported access methods:
- Mounted on Library server with IP-access (e.g., Dave Leip Election Data)
- Mounted on Library server with dedicated terminal access (e.g., Geolytics)
- Online licensed databases with IP-access (e.g., Social Explorer, Cambridge Structure Database)
- Online data repositories with institutional memberships (e.g., ICPSR)
- Online licensed databases with dedicated terminal access (e.g., Datastream)
- Physical format (e.g., CD-ROM)
- Freely available online resources
- Preference is given to data that can be stored online and remotely accessed. (e.g., ICPSR)
- Preference is given to software-independent (“standard”) formats. If not software independent, the interface must offer ease of use. (e.g. txt, csv)
Quality:
- Data do not require frequent or costly updates. Data are from a credible and reliable source.
- The vendor is a reliable business partner, and provides adequate and immediately accessible documentation.