Datasets

The dataset directory catalogs shared research data available to PBS members and the broader research community.

Finding Datasets

Browse Datasets

1. Navigate to Resources → Datasets
2. Filter by type or research area
3. Search by keyword
4. Click for dataset details

Dataset Types

Type	Description
Behavioral	Survey, reaction time, ratings
Neuroimaging	fMRI, EEG, MEG data
Physiological	Heart rate, skin conductance
Text/Language	Corpora, annotations
Stimuli	Images, videos, audio

Dataset Information

What's Displayed

Each dataset shows:

• Title - Dataset name
• Description - What data contains
• Size - Number of subjects/items
• Format - File formats used
• Access - How to obtain
• Citation - How to cite
• Publications - Related papers
• Contact - Dataset maintainer

Access Levels

Level	Access Requirements
Open	Public download
Registered	Account required
Request	Apply for access
Restricted	IRB/approval needed

Adding Datasets

Sharing Your Data

To add a dataset:

1. Go to Resources → Datasets
2. Click Add Dataset
3. Enter metadata:
   • Title and description
   • Data type and format
   • Size and subjects
   • Access method
4. Add citation information
5. Upload or link to data
6. Set access level
7. Publish

Best Practices

When sharing data:

• Ensure data is de-identified
• Include data dictionary
• Provide citation format
• Add usage guidelines
• Include analysis code if applicable

Using Datasets

Accessing Data

1. Find dataset of interest
2. Check access requirements
3. Request access if needed
4. Download data
5. Cite appropriately

Citation Requirements

Always cite datasets in publications:

• Use provided citation format
• Link to DOI if available
• Acknowledge data creators