005-data-standards-and-tools.md

Data collection tools and standards

The important features that a data standard should support:

• Schematic
• Semantic
• Atomic

A data collection tool should ideally have:

• Visual interface
• Forms
• Support for offline data collection
• Integrated analytics
• Export functionality
• Flexible data categories

Data standards

The following set of standards may be well suited for the project:

• Frictionless Standards

Tools

• Open Data Kit
• KoboToolbox
• CKAN*

*CKAN is more appropriate for collecting and storing datasets.

Reading List

• Open Data Standards Directory