The Importance of Maintaining
Data Integrity

How important is it to maintain the integrity of research data? What are the implications of not having complete, sound data?

This module presents a case study that will help you identify issues related to maintaining data integrity. As you work through the module, you will:

• Consider important questions to ask about data integrity.
• Read a case study.
• Identify what went wrong within the case study.
• Identify action(s) to be taken in response to the case study situation.
• Become aware of resources relevant to the case study.

You will need approximately 12 minutes to complete this module.