Types of Data
Designed Data involve statistically designed data collections, such as surveys and experiments, and intentional data collections such as astronomical observations, remote sensing, and health registries.
Administrative Data are collected for the administration of an organization or program by entities, such as government agencies, as they provide services, companies to track orders, and universities to record registered students.
Opportunity Data are derived from internet-based information, such as websites and social media and captured through APIs and web scraping.
Procedural Data focus on processes and policies, such as a change in health care coverage or a data repository policy that outlines procedures and metadata required to store data.