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Data visualizations are powerful tools to convey data graphically. Below, we categorize some of the commonly used types for varying communication purposes according to their primary functions.

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The new NIH's Data Management and Sharing (DM&S) Policy goes into effect for grants submitted on or after January 25, 2023.

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While working with large data files, you may need to reduce their size to make them more convenient to store, transmit, and download. Let's understand the bit-rate reduction process and its types.

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To celebrate the scariest month of the year, we have compiled six eerie short data tales from the TKFDM Network.

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Are you working on a research project or seeking to improve your data skills? The UCSB Library departments Research Data Services (RDS) and the Data, Research, Exploration, Access, and Methods (DREAM) Lab have many resources available to you.

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Real-world datasets often contain missing values, a problem not always avoidable, even in well-designed research. Missing data should be handled carefully; otherwise, they may skew your analysis and compromise your results.

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Cloud computing encompasses on-demand network-based computational resources and services such as servers, storage systems, databases, and productivity and analytical tools.

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To protect yourself against data loss we suggest you backup your data following the 3-2-1 rule.

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This document helps researchers strategize and outline plans for data generation, organization, preservation, and sharing during and after the research project.

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Dryad is a data repository solution supported by the UC system, which promotes data discoverability, reusability, and citability.

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