41 6. Open Data
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify the 3 key attributes that make data open as described in the Open Definition
- Identify the FAIR principles and the difference between FAIR and open data
- Value the importance of open data for transparency, reproducibility, and innovation
- Describe the steps involved in implementing open data in research
- Distinguish between descriptive, administrative, and structural metadata
- Appreciate the use of open research data in teaching and learning and in government
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