term: Processing

definition: Data processing is the phase in the project where data is converted into a desirable format post acquisition and prepared for further analysis. When raw measurement data has been freshly collected, data processing includes some automated steps in a workflow using open or proprietary software to perform format conversion, run quality checks, and other preprocessing steps following a standardized protocol (definition source: RDMkit Processing).

identifier: t4fs:0000044

topic: Research Data Lifecycle

related: Data Stewardship Activity