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Principles for data analysis workflows.
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PLoS computational biology [PLoS Comput Biol] 2021 Mar 18; Vol. 17 (3), pp. e1008770. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Mar 18 (Print Publication: 2021). - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- A systematic and reproducible "workflow"-the process that moves a scientific investigation from raw data to coherent research question to insightful contribution-should be a fundamental part of academic data-intensive research practice. In this paper, we elaborate basic principles of a reproducible data analysis workflow by defining 3 phases: the Explore, Refine, and Produce Phases. Each phase is roughly centered around the audience to whom research decisions, methodologies, and results are being immediately communicated. Importantly, each phase can also give rise to a number of research products beyond traditional academic publications. Where relevant, we draw analogies between design principles and established practice in software development. The guidance provided here is not intended to be a strict rulebook; rather, the suggestions for practices and tools to advance reproducible, sound data-intensive analysis may furnish support for both students new to research and current researchers who are new to data-intensive work.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
- Subjects :
- Data Science
Humans
Software
Computational Biology
Data Analysis
Workflow
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1553-7358
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- PLoS computational biology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33735208
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1008770