tooluniverse-dataset-discovery

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Dataset Discovery

When to Use

  • User asks "find me data about X" or "where can I get data on Y"
  • User wants to analyze a relationship between variables
  • User needs specific study designs (longitudinal, cross-sectional, experimental)
  • User asks about specific surveys or cohorts

Step 1: Understand What the Research Question Requires

Before searching, determine the minimum data requirements:

Study design needed:

  • "Does X predict CHANGES in Y over time?" → longitudinal (same people measured repeatedly). Cross-sectional data CANNOT answer this — don't settle for it.
  • "Is X associated with Y?" → cross-sectional is sufficient (one-time measurement)
  • "Does intervention X cause outcome Y?" → experimental (clinical trial with controls)
  • "What genes/proteins are involved in X?" → omics (sequencing, expression, proteomics)

Variables needed:

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