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Data Collection

Accurate data collection is the foundation of credible research. The National Academies provide guidance on methods that ensure data quality, transparency, and consistency across studies.

To Modernize the Consumer Price Index, BLS Should Accelerate Use of New Data Sources and Provide Price Indexes for Different Incomes, Says New Report May 3, 2022 News Release
National Science Foundation Should Create Next-Generation Earth Systems Science Initiative, New Report Says Sep 22, 2021 News Release
Science Academies of G-7 Nations Call for Action to Reach Net-Zero Emissions, Reverse Declines in Biodiversity, and Improve Data-Sharing to Prepare for Future Health Emergencies Mar 31, 2021 News Release
Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations Jun 29, 2020 Feature Story

Featured work

Governance and Coordination Systems for Resilient Earth Observations – Issue Paper

Individually-Authored Product

In Formation

AI for Weather & Climate Forecasting Webinar Series

Seminar/Webinar/Lecture

In Formation

Three people viewed from behind as they observe multiple screens displaying weather data and forecasts.

Data, Metrics, and Analytic Methods for Assessing Equity Impacts of Surface Transportation Investments: Phase 2 Study to Support State and Local Decision Making

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Panel to Evaluate the Quality of Compensation Data Collected from U.S. Employers by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission through the EEO-1 Form

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Building Data Capacity for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research: An Agenda for 2021 to 2030

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Data and Management Strategies for Recreational Fisheries with Annual Catch Limits

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Improving Consumer Data for Food and Nutrition Policy Research for the Economic Research Service, USDA

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Sixth Edition of Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Using Multiple Data Sources and State-of-the-Art Estimation Methods in Federal Statistics: Frameworks, Methods, and Assessment

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

New Tools for the Analysis of Massive Data

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Featured Publications

Assessing and Measuring the Business Value of Knowledge Management

2026

The Business Case for Knowledge Management: A Guide

2026

Promoting the Quality of Data on Marine Recreational Fishing

Consensus Study Report

2026

Gilbert W. Beebe Symposium: AI and ML Applications in Radiation Therapy, Medical Diagnostics, and Radiation Occupational Health and Safety

Proceedings

2025

Economic and Social Mobility: New Directions for Data, Research, and Policy

Consensus Study Report

2025

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Resilient and Enduring Data Infrastructure for Biomedical and Life Sciences Research and Innovation

Action Collaborative

In Formation

Standing Committee for Earth Observations, Data, and Information Systems

Standing Committee

In Formation

Roundtable on Data Science Postsecondary Education

Roundtable/Forum

Completed

Standing Committee on Geospatial Data Acquisition Technologies

Standing Committee

Completed

Action Collaborative on Neuroscience Data in the Cloud

Action Collaborative

Completed

Mapping Science Committee

Standing Committee

Completed

Sharing Clinical Trial Data: An Action Collaborative

Action Collaborative

Completed

Health Care and Public Health Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress

Extensive series of patients, doctors and nurses of various ages and ethnicities in a modern exam room.

Used for: A Long COVID Definition
A Chronic, Systemic Disease State with Profound Consequences

National Cooperative Highway Research Program

Oversight Unit

In Progress

Life Sciences and Biotechnology Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress

Magnified body's raw materials, stem cells

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Featured work

Governance and Coordination Systems for Resilient Earth Observations – Issue Paper

AI for Weather & Climate Forecasting Webinar Series

Data, Metrics, and Analytic Methods for Assessing Equity Impacts of Surface Transportation Investments: Phase 2 Study to Support State and Local Decision Making

Panel to Evaluate the Quality of Compensation Data Collected from U.S. Employers by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission through the EEO-1 Form

Building Data Capacity for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research: An Agenda for 2021 to 2030

Data and Management Strategies for Recreational Fisheries with Annual Catch Limits

Improving Consumer Data for Food and Nutrition Policy Research for the Economic Research Service, USDA

Sixth Edition of Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency

Using Multiple Data Sources and State-of-the-Art Estimation Methods in Federal Statistics: Frameworks, Methods, and Assessment

New Tools for the Analysis of Massive Data

Featured Publications

Upcoming events

Units

Resilient and Enduring Data Infrastructure for Biomedical and Life Sciences Research and Innovation

Standing Committee for Earth Observations, Data, and Information Systems

Roundtable on Data Science Postsecondary Education

Standing Committee on Geospatial Data Acquisition Technologies

Action Collaborative on Neuroscience Data in the Cloud

Mapping Science Committee

Sharing Clinical Trial Data: An Action Collaborative

Health Care and Public Health Program Area

National Cooperative Highway Research Program

Life Sciences and Biotechnology Program Area