Helping track the use of the data
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2025 7:09 am
Researchers who gather quality socioeconomic data like that in the UK Data Service collection want to know that the data is being used, just like any other researchers want to know that their book or article has been used to support others’ research.
In addition, bodies that fund the collection of this data want to france rcs data know that their funding has produced value. It can also help researchers in gaining further funding for future data collection and analysis.
Susan Noble wrote a great post looking at finding out what people have done with data we provide and its impact.
Measuring impact
Researchers want their books, articles and data to be make a difference to others, whether this is on future research, influencing policy or positively changing the lives of individuals, communities or society.
Citing data, like citing any other research helps us at the UK Data Service in measuring and reporting on this impact.
James Scott and Deb Wiltshire demonstrate how social surveys evidence their impact through showing how many publications cite their data in their post on citing your data with the secure lab.
In addition, bodies that fund the collection of this data want to france rcs data know that their funding has produced value. It can also help researchers in gaining further funding for future data collection and analysis.
Susan Noble wrote a great post looking at finding out what people have done with data we provide and its impact.
Measuring impact
Researchers want their books, articles and data to be make a difference to others, whether this is on future research, influencing policy or positively changing the lives of individuals, communities or society.
Citing data, like citing any other research helps us at the UK Data Service in measuring and reporting on this impact.
James Scott and Deb Wiltshire demonstrate how social surveys evidence their impact through showing how many publications cite their data in their post on citing your data with the secure lab.