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Validate datasets

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Overview
Validate a dataset

Overview

Validate the accuracy of datasets that have been submitted for review. During this stage, ensure that metadata fields are filled out correctly and that the information accurately represents the underlying data.

To understand how datasets progress through different stages, see the dataset workflow.

Validate a dataset

You must be an Approver or have the permission to validate datasets. Check your permissions. Datasets awaiting validation are found in the Completed tab of the datasets panel.

  1. Go to the Completed tab in the datasets panel.

  2. Select View on the dataset you want to validate.

    Screenshot of the draft tab
  3. Review the dataset details found in the different tabs: Dataset, Distributions, Data Dictionary, Relations, and Comments.

  4. Select Validate Dataset. The comment field appears.

  5. (Optional) Enter your comments to provide context to other collaborators.

  6. Select Validate Dataset again to confirm validation. After the dataset is validated, it appears in the Validated tab and is ready for approval.

    A screenshot of the validate dataset button
What's next?

Need changes? Select Revert to Draft and provide comments to move the dataset back to the Draft tab for edits. Otherwise, the dataset is ready for approval.