Data Models and the Acquisition and Manipulation of Data

Harris, Todd (2002) Data Models and the Acquisition and Manipulation of Data.

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Abstract

This paper offers an account of data manipulation in scientific experiments. It will be shown that in many cases raw, unprocessed data is not produced, but rather a form of processed data that will be referred to as a data model. The language of data models will be used to provide a framework within which to understand a current debate about the status of data and data manipulation. It will be seen that a description in terms of data models allows one to understand cases in which data acquisition and data manipulation cannot be separated into two independent activities.

Keywords:	Models and Idealization, Theory/Observation, Experimentation, Data collection
Conferences and Volumes:	[2002] Philosophy of Science Assoc. 18th Biennial Mtg - PSA 2002: Contributed Papers (Milwaukee, WI; 2002): PSA 2002 Contributed Papers
ID Code:	1074
Deposited By:	Program Committee,
Deposited On:	23 March 2003