- Assessment
- Implementation
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Data value chain or data life cycle
Definition
The process of gathering and assessing the information on variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.
https://ori.hhs.gov/education/products/n_illinois_u/datamanagement/dctopic.html
References
Office of Research Integrity: Responsible conduct in data management
