Data sharing

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/data-sharing

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is data sharing in science?Data sharing is when scientists put their research data in a place where other scientists can see it, check it, and use it to learn more.
2. Why do scientists want to share their data?Sharing data lets other researchers confirm results, spot mistakes, and build new ideas, which speeds up discoveries and keeps science trustworthy.

Scholarly Research: Systematic investigation conducted by academics and researchers to contribute new knowledge.
Reproducibility Crisis: A concern in science that many published research findings may not be reproducible by independent researchers.
Data Archiving: The process of storing research data in a secure and accessible location for long-term preservation.