Stewardship

Requests to add additional data to a list are common and often straightforward. The information exists, the desired output is clear, and the goal is simple: connect one dataset to another and return a more complete picture.  Whether that connection happens smoothly depends on the structure of the file… Read More

Requesting data access matters more than it might seem. The degree of thoughtfulness and specificity of a request for a report determines how quickly, and how accurately, that access is granted. Thoughtful requests are usually processed in a day or two. Vague ones tend to stall,… Read More

In my recent “Introduction to Data” training video, I urged Vanderbilt data users to be thoughtful about the data you use. I have also heard many people lecturing about how effective use of AI requires good critical thinking skills. Being thougthful and employing critical thinking sound like great ideas, but… Read More