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Why it is Important for ResearchOPEN DATAVelichka Dimitrova, Open Economics Project Open Knowledge Founda>on

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Open Data for ResearchOpen data is datathat is availablefor others toaccess, use andreuse – subjectonly at most tothe requirement ofattribution orsharealike.See also: http://opendefinition.org/

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Open Data CharacteristicsAvailability and AccessReuse and RedistributionUniversal ParticipationSee also: http://opendefinition.org/

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Replicable and VerifiableResearch

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Data Availability PolicySource: http://www.aeaweb.org/aer/data.phpExample:

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Making Data Available:Automated Game DatasetsSource:http://openeconomics.net/automated-game-play-datasets/

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Validation Tools:RunMyCode.org

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Benefits of Data Sharing• Enables the Scrutiny of Research Findings• Increases the Visibility of Research• Promotes Innovation & New Uses of the Data• Enhances Transparency and Accountability• Avoids Unneeded Costs & Duplicate Research

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Incentives for Researchers• Award structurerecognizing datacitations, datapublications, etc.• Measuring theimpact of datasharing• More impact, morereputation, moreresearch funding