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Data Interoperability

Data interoperability is the capacity to which data can be analyzed and/or merged with similar data.  Data interoperability relies on data standards, data documentation, and metadata to indicate to researchers which data sets or variables are comparable.

Related Resources: 
DataONE – Best Practices: Consider the compatibility of the data you are integrating
Related Terms: 
Data Dictionary
Data Standards
Metadata
Relevant Literature: 

Kaboré EDY, Madalli D, & Keizer J. (2014). Opening and Linking Agricultural Research Data. D-Lib Magazine, 20(1/2). doi.org/10.1045/january2014-kabore

Richesson RL, Chute CG. (2015). Health information technology data standards get down to business : maturation within domains and the emergence of interoperability. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocv039.

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