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Possible Downsides to Data Sharing in the Research Commons: Assets and Liabilities, Opportunities and Risks

Authors
  • Peter Schröder

Abstract

Large-scale data policies easily may have unplanned effects of "homogeneity" on the available data supply. A narrowing of the scope of the data supply tailored to established research paradigms could limit the opportunities for unconventional, but also adventurous, new research directions with the risk of slowing down scientific progress. A systematic assessment of data portfolios not only on the aspects of quality, accessibility and sustainability, but diversity as well, could help to diminish this risk.
Year: 2007
Volume 6
Page/Article: OD67-OD70
DOI: 10.2481/dsj.6.OD67
Published on Jun 29, 2007
Peer Reviewed