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Template - Study Description File

The study description file captures study level metadata providing background, context and information needed to discover, use, and understand the data including the following:

  • Study Name – the official name of the study

  • Study Description – brief but detailed summary of the aims, study population, methods and findings. 

  • Study Design – description of the study design

  • Study Type – description of the study type

  • Research Domain – short description of the indication or topic being studied.

  • Attributions – information about the investigators, institutions, and contact information for study investigators

  • References – a listing of available publications associated with this data set including an author list, title, journal, and PubMed ID (PMID). 

  • Method – brief description of the methods used throughout the study.

  • Results/Outcomes Summary – summary of the key findings and results from the study and how these findings fit with the overall understanding of the field. 


Microsoft Word Template is attached for download


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