Why share data?
> ## Enumerating the benefits `5 min` > In small groups, try to think of reasons people share data. > Using the collaborative notes document, > jot down any ideas you come up with, so that we have an overall list at the end. > > ## Ideas > > Some reasons that are commonly cited are: > > - Sharing data means that results can be reproduced and verfied > > - Shared data can be used by others to answer new questions > > - Shared code encourages good data hygiene > {: .solution} {: .prereq} > ## Considering the concerns `5 min` > In the same groups, try to think of reasons people might hesitate to share data. > Again, use the collaborative notes document > to jot down any ideas you come up with. > > ## Ideas > > Some reasons that are commonly cited are: > > - If I share my data, people might find mistakes in it, and that would be embarrassing > > - My data are probably too sensitive to share -- they're private or personal > > - It takes time to learn how to share and do the sharing -- time I don't have > > - I don't want to maintain my data, and I'd feel obliged to if I shared it > > - My data wouldn't be of any use to anyone > > - People could use my data for purposes I don't agree with > > - I worked hard to collect these data and I don't want other people to benefit from my work > {: .solution} {: .prereq} > ## Your experiences `10 min` > Now we have listed some benefits and concerns of sharing, go around your small group and have > each group member identify two items that they have experience with. > You can choose a benefit and a concern, or two benefits or even two concerns. > For each one, share your experience of it with your colleagues. > If you have time, add a brief note about your experience to the > collaborative notes document, > but the focus should be on sharing with your colleagues and listening to what they have to say. {: .challenge} > ## Addressing concerns `10 min` > We have a list of concerns that people in your workshops might have. > It's helpful to be able to provide some perspective on those concerns -- > we want to acknowledge that sharing can be frightening or difficult, > but highlight that it is worth doing anyway! > > Again, in your group, choose two of the concerns. If they are concerns you have > or have had yourself, that's ideal, but they could also be ones that you just > find interesting. > Go around the group, discussing each person's concerns. > Try to think of reasons why the concern should not hold you back from > sharing your data. > If you can't think of anything, try asking the larger group or one of the > workshop instructors or helpers. > > Remember, it's not wrong to have concerns! We believe that sharing data > is important and that the benefits outweigh the concerns, and we'd like to help > you understand why and give you any encouragement you need. {: .discussion}Overview
Exercises: 30 min
Key Points
Data sharing means more value can be extracted from the data
Results can be checked and verified
Enhances researchers’ credibility