Global Science Requires Open Data

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Summary:

"The unfolding digital revolution is a historical event as profound as the introduction of the printing press. Extremely large data sets, or "big data", are the engine of this revolution, creating an opportunity for scientific discovery through analysis of complex systems such as weather, the economy and the brain. But to achieve the full benefit, publicly funded big data must be open data.We are seeking organizational endorsements for the principles set out in the accord "Open Data in a Big Data World". The accord reflects our belief that in an era of big data research, open data is essential to allow rigorous independent testing and replication of findings. It is essential, as well, to allow developing nations full participation in the global research enterprise...."

Link:

http://www.science-international.org/#accord

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Tags:

oa.data oa.principles oa.declarations oa.signatures

Date tagged:

12/14/2016, 13:42

Date published:

12/14/2016, 08:42