Keyword

Identify and evaluate relevant data sources When formulating the research question, it is advisable to begin the inventory of available data sources in order to find out what data is available and relevant to the research project. A well-defined

Data types In research, various types of data are handled – from detailed information about individuals to compiled statistics and metadata about the data sets. Different data types have different areas of application and handling requirements.

Tools and services for identifying data Data holders and research infrastructures in Sweden offer various types of tools and services for identifying data that can be used in research. This section describes a number of those developed by Swedish

Making data and results accessible Publishing results and making research data accessible are central elements of open science. Open publication and data sharing strengthen the transparency and quality of research. It also creates opportunities to

Nordic data sources The various data sources in the Nordic countries can be reused in research. The information can be linked to individuals through a personal identification number. Combining data sources from several countries makes it possible to

Government agency data Government agencies have a large number of population-based registers, statistical databases and data from surveys and questionnaires. Most national registers are held by the 29 statistical agencies. Statistics Sweden maintains

Research data at Swedish higher education institutions Universities and university colleges hold large amounts of digital information produced within the framework of research activities, known as research data, which can sometimes be reused in new

Regional healthcare data Sweden's 21 regions are responsible for large amounts of data generated in the health and medical care sector. Private healthcare providers also produce comprehensive data. In addition to healthcare needs, this information

Municipalities data Sweden's 290 municipalities are in charge of large amounts of data in areas such as pre-school, school, social services, elderly care and certain parts of health and medical care. In addition to the needs of the municipalities'

Biobank data Biobanks collect and store samples and data that can be used in research. The largest biobanks are located in the regions, but government agencies, universities and private actors also have biobanks. Biobank sample collection A biobank