Difference between revisions of "File formats"

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This page describes the file formats accepted 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).
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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).
  
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= General remarks =
  
In every file, the '''first line''' will be used for metadata. The line must start with the character '#' (as if it was a comment in R).
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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.).
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The line ''must'' start with the character '''#''' (as if it was a comment in R).
  
== Long format: Monadic ==
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= Long format: Monadic =
  
 
Explanation of mandatory columns.
 
Explanation of mandatory columns.
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Explanation of optional columns.
 
Explanation of optional columns.
  
== Long format: Dyadic ==
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= Long format: Dyadic =
  
 
Explanation of mandatory columns.
 
Explanation of mandatory columns.

Revision as of 12:12, 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 character # (as if it was a comment in R).


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.