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General DATA Categories

Table containing categories of data, their description, and overview information. 
Category Description Overview
Raw Raw data can be in the form of paper, or digital/electronic Active Research
Curated The documentation, management, and preservation of research data to produce datasets that are FAIR: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable Active Research and Results
Published The release of data and data documentation following data collection and analysis. Active Research and Results
Metadata Data about the data, provides information necessary to find, interpret, and use files, folders, or data. Results