Data Integrity in Research: What Does It Mean and How Do We Achieve It?
Data integrity is a broad term that describes the overall accuracy, consistency and completeness of a dataset. In the context of research, maintaining data integrity also includes making sure that data is accessible to those seeking to validate it. Problems with data integrity exist across all industries, but the consequences for those working in science can be particularly serious given the role that scientific research plays in informing policy, healthcare, education and other fundamental aspects of society.
