Consultation on developing data dictionaries and meta data in preparation for data analysis. Training and consultation on documentation required to deposit or archive data.
Research data and metadata consultation is offered by the Center for Statistical Training and Consulting (CSTAT) and MSU Libraries.
CENTER FOR STATISTICAL TRAINING AND CONSULTING (CSTAT)
FEATURES
- Assist in developing database, data dictionary, and metadata to prepare for data collection or data analysis
- Teach workshops or courses
- Data manager or statisticians available for consultation
PRE-REQUISITES
- MSU faculty, research staff or graduate student
- Registration for workshops or courses required due to limited space
CHARGES
- May be subsidized by college- or unit-level sponsorship agreements
- % FTE or hourly rates available depending on scope of project
- Some workshops or courses are free, some carry a fee
REQUEST
- Please contact CSTAT at https://cstat.msu.edu to schedule a meeting
- Workshops, Seminars, or courses are listed here: https://cstat.msu.edu/events
MSU LIBRARIES
FEATURES
- Consultation on project-specific data deposit or archiving needs, and the selection of an appropriate data repository
- Identify documentation needed for reproducibility and data reuse
- Advise on metadata schemas, controlled vocabularies, documentation standards
PRE-REQUISITES
- MSU affiliates
CHARGES
- No cost
REQUEST
- Please contact researchdata@lib.msu.edu
