The ‘check list’ template provided in Table 9 is aligned with the stepwise approach to using the Global Ocean Asset Data Inventory described in Chapter 4 of the Guide. The ‘check list’ can be used to record any considerations on the data quality criteria in the Inventory in a structured way.
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Table 9: Check list for selecting global ocean asset data from the Global Ocean Asset Data Inventory
Step 1: Identify available datasets | ||
Data for which ‘Account component’ |
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Data for which ‘Ocean asset (type/condition)’ |
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Step 2: Check available datasets against the quality assessment criteria | ||
Data quality assessment action | Documentation of considerations | |
RELEVANCE | ||
Assess whether the spatial resolution and coverage of the available datasets is suitable. |
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Assess if the temporal resolution and likelihood of future production of the datasets is suitable. |
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INTERPRETABILITY | ||
Assess if the format of the data is suitable. |
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Assess the wider interpretability of the data, including its underlying assumptions, limitations and possible sources of error. |
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INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT | ||
Assess if the institutional environment surrounding the data production is suitable for how the accounts will be used. |
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ACCURACY | ||
Assess if the accuracy and reliability of the data are suitable for how the accounts will be used. |
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ACCESSIBILITY |
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Assess if the data are easy to access and use. |
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Assess if the data are available for free and can be used for national ocean accounts without restrictions. |
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