Phase 2 - Data Collection & Curation

Objective

Obtain the required data and ensure its quality and reliability.

Key Activities

• 6.0 Data Validation and Cleansing
• 6.1 Verify completeness and accuracy of data (validate)
• 6.2 Identify any gaps
• 6.3 Perform data cleaning and preprocessing:
• Handle missing values
• Address outliers
• Standardize data formats
• 6.4 Integrate data from multiple sources if necessary

• 7.0 Data Management
• 7.1 Establish data and script repositories
• 7.2 Document the verification of receipt and functionality of required data sets
• 7.3 Create a list of identified gaps in data
• 7.4 Document all data transformations for transparency (data literacy)

Key Deliverables

• Verification of receipt and functionality of required data sets
• Established data and script repositories
• List of identified gaps in data