Research Data Management 101

File organization: versioning

Track versions of either:

• Analysis/program/script files, while keep the original version of the data file the same; OR
• Data files themselves

In some cases, it may make sense to log the changes so that

you can quickly assess and access the versions.

It's good to document:

• What was changed?
• Who is responsible?
• When did it happen?
• Why?