Sharing research data / Stephen E. Fienberg, Margaret E. Martin, and Miron L. Straf, editors.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.) Committee on National Statistics, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on National Statistics.

Fienberg, Stephen E.

Martin, Margaret E.

Straf, Miron L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication in the social sciences.

Intellectual cooperation.

Social sciences--Research.

Social sciences.

Physical Description:

viii, 225 p.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1985.

Language Note:

English

Contents:

Sharing Research Data

Copyright

PREFACE

CONTENTS

PART I: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL STATISTICS

Issues and Recommendations

INTRODUCTION

Issues in Data Sharing

Scope of the Report

Parties to Scientific Research

BENEFITS OF DATA SHARING

Reinforcement of Open Scientific Inquiry

Verification, Refutation, or Refinement of Original Results

Promotion of New Research Through Existing Data

Encouraging More Appropriate Use of Empirical Data in Policy Formulation and Evaluation

Improvements of Measurement and Data Collection Methods

Development of Theoretical Knowledge and Knowledge of Analytic Technique

Encouragement of Multiple Perspectives

Provision of Resources for Training in Research

Protection Against Faulty Data

Climate in Which Scientific Research Confronts Decision Making

COSTS OF DATA SHARING

Technical Obstacles

Documentation

Costs to the Original Researcher

Costs to Subsequent Analysts

Sharing Costs

THE CHANGING ENVIRONMENT FOR DATA SHARING

Use of Computers

Privacy and Confidentiality

Freedom of Information

Patents, Profits, and Proprietary Data

Restrictions on International Sharing of Data

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendations for Initial Investigators

When to Share Data

Data Relevant to Public Policy

Planning for Data Sharing as Part of Research

Keeping Data Available

Recommendations for Subsequent Analysts

Recommendations to Institutions that Fund Research

Recommendations to Editors of Scientific Journals

Providing Access to Data for Peer Review

Publishing Reanalyses and Secondary Analyses

Encouraging Accessibility to Data

Recommendations to Other Institutions

Providing Training for Sharing Data

Reference Service for Social Science Data

Providing Recognition for Data Sharing.

REFERENCES

PART II: SOME PERSPECTIVES-COMMISSIONED PAPERS

Sharing Research Data in the Social Sciences

VALUES AND ADVANTAGES OF DATA SHARING

Replication and Verification

Methodological Improvement

Secondary Analysis

Distinctions and Reservations

INCIDENCE OF DATA SHARING

Social Science Data Archives

Data Collections as National Resources

TECHNICAL OBSTACLES TO DATA SHARING

Machine Incompatibilities

Incompatibilities of Software Systems

Data Preparation and Documentation

Data Access

CONFLICTING VALUES AND OBLIGATIONS

Rewards for Data Sharing

Misuse of Scientific Data

Proprietary Interests

Confidentiality and Privacy

MODES AND FACILITIES FOR DATA SHARING

Informal Data Sharing

Sharing Through Intermediary Facilities

PRACTICES OUTSIDE SOCIAL SCIENCES

NOTES

Appendix Selected Listing of Data-Sharing Facilities

References and Selected Bibliography

Definitions, Products, and Distinctions in Data Sharing

THE PURPOSES AND PRODUCTS OF DATA SHARING

Voluntary Versus Involuntary Sharing

Research Versus Administrative Functions of Data

Contract and Grant Requirements

THE NATURE OF SHARED INFORMATION AND VEHICLES FOR SHARING

Source Lists

International Aspects

Consolidation Level of Statistical Data

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROPRIETARY INTERESTS

ENCOURAGING DATA USE

WELL-PUBLICIZED EXAMPLES OF DATA SHARING AND NOT SHARING

Sociology and Education: Public and Private Schools

Economics: Feldstein and the Effects of Social Security

Zoology and Genetics: The Kammerer Affair

Pathology and Experimental Biology: Hodgkin's Disease Cell Cultures

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DATA SHARING AND THEIR PRODUCTS

Education and Training.

Verification, Disconfirmation, and Robustness Analyses

Methodological Studies

Use in Design of Studies, Programs, or Constructions

Combining Studies

EVALUATION OF DATA-SHARING EFFORTS

References

Justifications for and Obstacles to Data Sharing

JUSTIFICATIONS FOR DATA SHARING

Replications With Multiple Data Sets

Exploration of New Questions

Creation of New Data Sets Through Data File Linkages

Reductions in the Incidence of Faked and Inaccurate Results

Development of Knowledge About Analytic Techniques and Research Designs

Provision of Resources for Training

Reduction of Respondent Burden

OBSTACLES TO DATA SHARING

Concern About the Qualifications of Data Requesters

National Security Considerations

Data With Special Problems

Loss of Control of Data

Fear and Costs of Criticism

Poor Communication

Data Set Inadequacies

Recognition and Proprietary Concerns of Primary Researchers

Violations of Confidentiality

Administrative Inconvenience and Cost

SUMMARY

The Role of Legal Polices in Data Sharing

ACCESS TO RESEARCH RECORDS MAINTAINED BY A PRIVATE RESEARCHER SUPPORTED BY PRIVATE FUNDS

Public Benefit as the Basis of Copyright Protection

Copyright Protection of Research Data Sets

ACCESS TO RESEARCH RECORDS MAINTAINED BY FEDERAL AGENCIES

Request for Anonymous Records for Research Purposes-The Freedom of Information Act

The Trade Secret Exemption

Other Issues

The Role of the Privacy Act in Regulating Disclosure of Identifiable Records Maintained by Federal Agencies

Overview of the Privacy Act.

Restrictions on Research Access to Agency Record Systems by the Privacy Act of 1974

Request for Identifiable Information for Research Purposes When an Agency is Unwilling to Disclose

ACCESS TO RESEARCH RECORDS DEVELOPED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS THAT ARE MAINTAINED BY PRIVATE RESEARCHERS

Scope of Federal Regulation of Research

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

Professional Codes and Guidelines in Data Sharing

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Bellagio Principles

Statements of Government-Related International Organizations

INFLUENCE OF LAW ON DATA SHARING

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

American Association for the Advancement of Science Professional Ethics Project

Guidelines Bearing on Statistical Research and Data Sharing

Arguments Against Codes

Specific Data-Sharing Professional Standards and Guidelines

A Special Case: American Society of Access Professionals

AGENCY AND INTERAGENCY REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES

National Science Foundation

National Institute of Justice

President's Reorganization Project

Formal and Informal Agency Policy

Regulations of Operating Agencies

PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS AND POLICY ON DATA ACCESS

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

Journal of the American Statistical Association (JASA)

American Chemical Society Journal Practices

Journals With No Policy on Data Access

MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CODES

EVALUATION AND MODIFICATION OF CODES

Exhibit A The Bellagio Principles.

Notes:

"Committee on National Statistics, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council."

Includes bibliographies.

ISBN:

9786610247127

9781280247125

1280247126

9780309542043

0309542049

9780585144177

0585144176

OCLC:

940510483