“A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.” This quote by Frank Zappa captures the essence of Open Data in academic research. It encourages collaboration and innovation. As we move into 2024, the world of Data Sharing in Academia is changing fast. We face both new chances and big hurdles. It’s vital to follow best practices as we go…
In the world of data analysis, missing data is a big problem. Researchers in fields like clinical medicine and surgery face it often1. Even though the number of trials reporting missing data has stayed the same from 2001 to 20221, only about 40% of trials in top journals handle it well1. This can lead to wrong results if there’s too much missing data1. Understanding the…