1.67k likes | 1.8k Views
Data and Metadata Standards in Zoomorphology : A Call to Action. Lars Vogt. The Evolution of Scientific Standards A Historical Perspective.
E N D
Data andMetadata Standards in Zoomorphology: A Call to Action Lars Vogt
The Evolution of Scientific Standards A Historical Perspective Vogt (submitted) On Standards in Science: In Pursuit of Truth-to-Nature and Objectivity. In: Special Issue “Data platforms in integrative biodiversity research. Ecological Informatics. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
All Scientific Standards depend on some Epistemic Virtue Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
One can distinguish two types of general Epistemic Virtues: Truth-to-Nature Scientific Objectivity Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Truth-to-Nature Truth-Seeking Methods Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
These are Standards of Justification of Scientific Reasoning Provide Demarcation Criteria Science vs Believe Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Classic Methods & Criteria Essentialism Plato Aristotle Syllogistic Demonstration Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Classic Methods & Criteria Essentialism Plato Aristotle Standard is set bygeneral Principles of Logical Coherence Syllogistic Demonstration Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Renaissance &“Scientific Revolution” Laboratory Method & Induction Francis Bacon Leonardo da Vinci Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Renaissance &“Scientific Revolution” Laboratory Method & Induction Standard is set bygeneral Principles of Empirical Grounding Francis Bacon Leonardo da Vinci Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Modern Criteria of Testability Verification Principle Induction Rudolf Carnap Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Modern Criteria of Testability Falsificationism Deduction Karl Popper Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Modern Criteria of Testability Falsificationism Deduction Standard is set by more sophisticated Theories of Empirical Grounding (e.g. Carnap) or Logical Coherence (e.g. Popper) Karl Popper Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Modern Criteria of Testability Falsificationism Deduction These Standards DO NOT interest Us Today! Standard is set by more sophisticated Theories of Empirical Grounding (e.g. Carnap) or Logical Coherence (e.g. Popper) Karl Popper Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Scientific Objectivity ‘Objectifying’ Methods Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
These are Standards of Data Production Provide Criteria for Data Quality & Documentation Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
These are Standards of Data Production Provide Criteria for Data Quality & Documentation Reproducibility & operational Transparency Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
“Scientific Revolution” Methods & Criteria Royal Society “Gentleman’s” Objectivity Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
“Scientific Revolution” Methods & Criteria Royal Society “Gentleman’s” Objectivity Experiment as Demonstration Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
“Scientific Revolution” Methods & Criteria Royal Society Standard is set bythe Verdict of the eye wittnessingGentlemen “Gentleman’s” Objectivity Experiment as Demonstration Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Modern Methods & Criteria Reproducibility operational Transparency Philosophical Transactions Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Modern Methods & Criteria Reproducibility operational Transparency Standard is set byEditors and Reviewers Philosophical Transactions Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Modern Methods & Criteria Reproducibility operational Transparency Standard is set byEditors and Reviewers Philosophical Transactions Current Status in Morphology Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Standards based on Convention internationally standardized Measurement Units Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Standards based on Technology: Photography Histology Immunohistology * Daston & Galison (1992) The image of objectivity. Representations40, 81-128. see also Procedural Objectivity sensuHeintz (2000) Die InnenweltderMathematik. ZurKultur und Praxis einerbeweisendenDisziplin. Wien, Springer. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Standards based on Technology: Photography Histology Immunohistology Mechanical Objectivity* * Daston & Galison (1992) The image of objectivity. Representations40, 81-128. see also Procedural Objectivity sensuHeintz (2000) Die InnenweltderMathematik. ZurKultur und Praxis einerbeweisendenDisziplin. Wien, Springer. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Are these Standardsstill sufficient today? Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
“Web of Things” Communicability Semantic Transparency Compatibility Internet &Databases Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
“Web of Things” Communicability Semantic Transparency Compatibility Internet &Databases Data Repositories Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
“Web of Things” Communicability Semantic Transparency Compatibility Internet &Databases Data Repositories Require highly formalized Rules, Conventions & Formats Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
From a Presentation from Bendixet al. 2011: Introduction to the Workshop “Data repositories in environmental sciences – concepts, definitions, technical solutions and user requirements” Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Data Repositories From a Presentation from Bach K 2011: A comparative evaluation on technical solutions of long-term data repositories related to biodiversity Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Do we really need more Standards in Zoomorphology? Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
From a Presentation from Enke N & Gemeinholzer B 2011: The user’s view on data sharing Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Data Harvesters Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Data Harvesters … benefit from Data and Metadata Standards Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Data Harvesters Commonly accepted Morphological Data and Metadata Standards would increase Visibility of Morphology … benefit from Data and Metadata Standards Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
The Global View Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
What drives Progress in Science? …in its early days mainly Experimentation&Theory Hey, T. et al. (2009) The Fourth Paradigm: Data-Intensive Scientific Discovery. Microsoft Research, 284pp. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
What drives Progress in Science? …in its early days mainly Experimentation&Theory With the advent of Computers also Simulation… Hey, T. et al. (2009) The Fourth Paradigm: Data-Intensive Scientific Discovery. Microsoft Research, 284pp. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
What drives Progress in Science? …in its early days mainly Experimentation&Theory With the advent of Computers also Simulation… …and today, with Databases, Semantic Tools (e.g. Ontologies) and high-throughput Technologies also DataExploration. Hey, T. et al. (2009) The Fourth Paradigm: Data-Intensive Scientific Discovery. Microsoft Research, 284pp. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Data-driven Science “Web of Things” Semantic Web Ontologies Databases Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Data-driven Science “Web of Things” Semantic Web Ontologies Databases Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Data-driven Science “Web of Things” Intelligent Systems and Tools for Data Exploration Semantic Web Ontologies Databases Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Gray, J. (2009) Jim Gray on eScience: A Transformed Scientific Method. In: Hey et al. (eds.) The Fourth Paradigm: Data-Intensive Scientific Discovery. Microsoft Research, xvii-xxxi. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
The current Morphological Record Gray, J. (2009) Jim Gray on eScience: A Transformed Scientific Method. In: Hey et al. (eds.) The Fourth Paradigm: Data-Intensive Scientific Discovery. Microsoft Research, xvii-xxxi. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Utilizing the Semantic Web & Data Repositories Gray, J. (2009) Jim Gray on eScience: A Transformed Scientific Method. In: Hey et al. (eds.) The Fourth Paradigm: Data-Intensive Scientific Discovery. Microsoft Research, xvii-xxxi. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
eScience Gray, J. (2009) Jim Gray on eScience: A Transformed Scientific Method. In: Hey et al. (eds.) The Fourth Paradigm: Data-Intensive Scientific Discovery. Microsoft Research, xvii-xxxi. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Data Integration Wiley, H.S. (2011): Integrating Multiple Types of Data for Signaling Research: Challenges and Opportunities. Science Signaling 4: 160. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn
Data Integration Next obvious Step: Integration of Morphology Wiley, H.S. (2011): Integrating Multiple Types of Data for Signaling Research: Challenges and Opportunities. Science Signaling 4: 160. Standardization in Zoomorphology L. Vogt Universität Bonn