Frequently Asked Questions (43)

FAQs for Data Stations - © DANS. R.1.6 Version 1.8, 21 October, 2025

How is statistical data (SPSS, STATA) archived at DANS?

Modified on Thu, 24 Oct, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Why do I see .tab files in my dataset?

Modified on Tue, 18 Feb at 3:33 PM
What is the UNF number that I see at the end of some dataset citations?

Modified on Tue, 30 Sep at 11:43 AM
There are many different ‘date’ fields among the Citation Metadata: Publication Date, Production Date, Distribution Date, Date of Collection, Deposit Date. What is the meaning of these date fields?

Modified on Thu, 24 Oct, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Why can’t I see domain specific metadata, or other domain adaptations, in the Data Station Life Sciences and/or the Data Station Physical and Technical Sciences?

Modified on Tue, 30 Sep at 10:48 AM
I have provided my dataset with geospatial metadata (point data and/or bounding boxes). Why is there no geographical interface to search for datasets by locality?

Modified on Tue, 30 Sep at 10:57 AM
How can I make use of files with restricted access?

Modified on Tue, 22 Oct, 2024 at 5:18 PM
I would like to have more information about a dataset, who can I contact?

Modified on Tue, 22 Oct, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Can I share a dedicated URL to my dataset for peer review?

Modified on Tue, 30 Sep at 11:01 AM
What new features do the Data Stations have compared to their predecessor EASY?

Modified on Thu, 25 Sep at 11:55 AM