Being able to do it, and do something useful with it would be good, and
might act as a good demonstrator. Again, I think the crucial question is
what it is *linking to* that gives it the added value: I doubt that
anyone would choose to do simple statistical analysis on the data set in
rdf (although I would be glad to be shot down). Therefore if someone
knows something we could link it with, I'd be interested. I have done
something similar (in non-rdf) linking SEER with genomic data, but it's
not big enough to make use of this.
It may also be that clear demonstration of the utility of this might
encourage them to relax the licensing restrictions.
I have an idea for a different data set which I will send as a separate
email.
Matt
Alan Ruttenberg wrote:
[cc changed to public-semweb-lifesci]
We could distribute a script that does the conversion to RDF so that
individuals who wanted to use it could still get it themselves and put
it into a local store.
There are two possible benefits of working with the data: 1) Learning
something from it 2) Adding it to the pool of rdf that is in the demo
We can still perhaps benefit from 1), even if 2) is not possible - but
you tell us whether you think that is of value...
-Alan
On Oct 5, 2007, at 4:26 AM, Matt Williams wrote:
I've had a very quick look at this. It might be salutary to read some
parts of the data-user agreement.
1. You will not use nor permit others to use the data in any way other
than for statistical reporting and analysis for research purposes. The
SEER Program must be notified if it is discovered that there has been
any other use of the data.
<snip>
3. You will not attempt to link nor permit others to link the data
with individually identified records in another data base.
<snip>
6. You will not release nor permit others to release the data in full
or in part to any person except with the written approval of the SEER
Program. In particular, all members of the research team who have
access to the data must have signed data-use agreements.
<snip>
7. You will use appropriate safeguards to prevent use or disclosure of
the information other than as provided for by this data-use agreement.
If accessing the data from a centralized location on a time sharing
computer system or LAN with SEER*Stat or another statistical package,
you will not share your logon name and password with any other
individuals. You will also not allow any other individuals to use your
computer account after you have logged on with your logon name and
password.
I don't know to what extent this therefore causes problems with the
idea of sharing the data; while it can still be copied into an rdf
format, doing so and then keeping it on a local server seems (mostly)
pointless.
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