General Guidance¶
This document acts both as a handbook for the researchers and reviewers generating and validating the Barometer's survey data, and as a reference for those seeking to understand the data that the study produces. This handbook is a living document that we update as we pilot methods for studying data for the public good. The most recent copy can be found at https://handbook.globaldatabarometer.org
Here you'll find both general guidance, about the project overall and various concepts that recur throughout the expert survey, as well as guidance specific to each indicator.
As the Global Data Barometer investigates data policies and practices across the data spectrum, particularly those that can be influenced by government action, before answering or reviewing Barometer questions, it is important to familiarize yourself with the concepts of the data spectrum, open government data, and the Open Data Charter Principles.
Manuals¶
To support researchers, regional hub coordinators, and reviewers to carry out research activities, the GDB team prepared several detailed manuals for references.
Here is the list of available manuals: