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When preparing the file, the '''first row''' - and only the first row (!) - can be used for any kind of additional information (coder information, project notes, last updated etc.). | When preparing the file, the '''first row''' - and only the first row (!) - can be used for any kind of additional information (coder information, project notes, last updated etc.). | ||
| − | The line ''must'' start with the hashtag character '''#''' (as if it was a comment in R). | + | The line '''must''' start with the hashtag character '''#''' (as if it was a comment in R). |
Many [[Coding_rules|coding rules]] have been agreed on and shall be followed. Please be aware of these rules and regularly check the [[Coding_rules|site]] to see if further decisions have been added. These rules encompass - among others - country codes, date-time formats, technical variable names and other aspects that affect the data collection, ensure consistency and reduce error once applied. | Many [[Coding_rules|coding rules]] have been agreed on and shall be followed. Please be aware of these rules and regularly check the [[Coding_rules|site]] to see if further decisions have been added. These rules encompass - among others - country codes, date-time formats, technical variable names and other aspects that affect the data collection, ensure consistency and reduce error once applied. | ||
Revision as of 12:23, 15 March 2019
This page describes the file formats accepted and suitable for upload to WeSIS. Two templates - one for monadic and one for dyadic data - are stored in "Seafile > WeSIS > Data Templates" (each as a csv- and a xlsx-file).
General remarks
When preparing the file, the first row - and only the first row (!) - can be used for any kind of additional information (coder information, project notes, last updated etc.). The line must start with the hashtag character # (as if it was a comment in R).
Many coding rules have been agreed on and shall be followed. Please be aware of these rules and regularly check the site to see if further decisions have been added. These rules encompass - among others - country codes, date-time formats, technical variable names and other aspects that affect the data collection, ensure consistency and reduce error once applied.
Long format: Monadic
Explanation of mandatory columns.
Explanation of meta-data columns.
Explanation of optional columns.
Long format: Dyadic
Explanation of mandatory columns.
Explanation of meta-data columns.
Explanation of optional columns.
