Excersise for data collection (Data Science course) General assignment: propose one data collection exercise and perform a survey of data formats, metadata and application support for data management suitable for the data you will collect in week 4 during class exercise. Note the overall modes of data collection: • Observation • Measurement • Generation Driven by • Questions • Research idea • Exploration Include all citations and sources of information you use especially for Q 2 and 3. 1. Data collection – propose one data collection option – 4% a. State the details of the mode of the collection and what the data collection need is being driven by. Suggested minimum response is 3-4 sentences. b. Describe a management plan for each of the data and metadata acquisition, and initial curation using the 9 headings under Management lecture slides from week 2. Minimum 1-2 sentences per category. 2. Survey of data storage/ formats – 3% a. Based on Q1, research and describe existing suitable data formats that could be used. If no suitable format is available, describe the data format needs and your choice including any structure choices for the data. Minimum 4-5 sentences. 3. Survey of metadata conventions, standards – 3% a. Based on Q1, research and describe existing metadata conventions/ standards that could be used. If none are suitable, describe the metadata needs. Minimum 3-4 sentences.
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