1.
Why it is Important for Research
OPEN DATA
Velichka
Dimitrova,
Open
Economics
Project
Open
Knowledge
Founda>on

2.
Open Data for Research
Open data is data
that is available
for others to
access, use and
reuse – subject
only at most to
the requirement of
attribution or
sharealike.
See also: http://opendefinition.org/

3.
Open Data Characteristics
Availability and Access
Reuse and Redistribution
Universal Participation
See also: http://opendefinition.org/

4.
Replicable and Verifiable
Research

5.
Data Availability Policy
Source: http://www.aeaweb.org/aer/data.php
Example:

6.
Making Data Available:
Automated Game Datasets
Source:
http://openeconomics.net/automated-game-play-datasets/

7.
Validation Tools:
RunMyCode.org

8.
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

9.
Incentives for Researchers
• Award structure
recognizing data
citations, data
publications, etc.
• Measuring the
impact of data
sharing
• More impact, more
reputation, more
research funding