Research summarisation: data quality checks
Agree what a valid source record looks like. Start with a permitted reading set and a research question and plan an evidence table with source references.
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The project in view
- Start with
- a permitted reading set and a research question.
- Proposed result
- an evidence table with source references.
- A decision to resolve
- confusing reported claims with verified findings.
This is a planning example. It does not describe a completed client engagement.
Data quality checks for this project
- Check a permitted reading set and a research question for completeness, conflicting versions and consistent references.
- Add a separate validation rule for confusing reported claims with verified findings.
- Keep unresolved records separate from an evidence table with source references; record the reason rather than silently filling a gap.
Questions to answer together
- Which fields, references or measurements must be present?
- How are duplicates, contradictions and missing values reported?
- Which corrections require confirmation from the source owner?
What to have at the end
A validation checklist with examples of valid, rejected and unresolved records.
Record the decision on confusing reported claims with verified findings alongside the source material. If it is still unresolved, identify who can answer it and what work depends on the answer.
Prepare your enquiry
Use this as a starting point. Add your current process, available examples and constraints before sharing.
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