objectives

1.

Supports researchers with data collection, data sharing and data storage by:

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Providing the technical conditions which (the collection and archiving of) research data must meet (preferred formats, encryption files, storage protocols);

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Accommodating an organisational infrastructure and substantive support in preparing data collection, amongst other things by supporting data collection through various methods (survey server);

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Accommodating online access to external data sets;

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Supporting safe and sustainable storage of, as well as access to collected data when these are not available at DANS.

2.

Offers a safe environment for both respondents and researchers for (the handling of) data by:

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Providing the legal and ethical norms to which data collection and archiving need to adhere;

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Providing offline facilities that allow researchers to handle sensitive information (including personal details of the highest risk level).

3.

Improves the accurate analysis of collected data by:

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Providing information on available software via the IGS Datalab website;

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Informing researchers via the IGS Datalab website about data collection and data analysis courses, and stimulating the supply of such courses;

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Providing sufficient computing power to allow the use of software independently of regular work stations.