Overview

General specifications

Part of the BDM is common to all datasets, regardless of the specific type of activity. This includes:

Folder structure

a BDM dataset is a folder that contains data files and all relevant information needed to make sense of the data.

Metadata

Metadata provides information about a dataset.

Study flow

Study flow describes the sequence of activities in a study.

Codebook

Codebook is a document that describes the contents, structure, and layout of a dataset.

Indices

Indices are used to identify and address data records.

Instructions

Instructions provide additional guidance and help about tasks presented to subjects in a study.