(7) Observation

  • Based on schema.org observation model and used to specify series of observations about a dataset, such as number of persons, events or findings. 

  • Multiple observations about the dataset may be provided and users are expected to provide at least one observation.

  • We will be supporting the schema.org observation model (https://schema.org/Observation) with default values.

  • Users will be encouraged to provide their own statistical populations as the project progresses however, initially we will encourage users to provide observations on the number of persons, number of events and number of findings included in the dataset. 

Example: 
Observed Node: Persons
Measured Value: 1000
Disambiguating Description: people admitted to the hospital with COVID-19
Observation Date: 12/11/2020
Measured Property: Count

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