How to Use DDI
DDI is a metadata standard that improves how research data are described, shared, and reused. Whether you're a researcher, data manager, statistical agency, or developer, DDI provides tools and best practices to enhance your work.
Choose the guide that best fits your role:
- For Researchers -- Find and document data, improve transparency and reproducibility.
- For Data Managers -- Organize, preserve, and standardize metadata.
- For Statistical Agencies -- Standardize documentation of high-quality data to automate workflows and improve integration.
- For Developers -- Integrate DDI into software and workflows.