What is a Data Table?

What is a Data Table?

A Data Table is a structured table used to collect and store data within a Dataset Template. It is similar in layout to a spreadsheet, but designed specifically for consistent, governed data collection.

Each Data Table stores the raw records that make up a dataset and is defined by a Schema. The schema describes the fields being collected, their data types, and any rules needed to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Data Tables belong to Dataset Templates, and a single template can include multiple tables. Contributors who are invited to a dataset template can access these tables via their unique contributor links and enter data directly against them.

How do I create a Data Table?

1. Navigate to the relevant Dataset Template.

2. Click Create Table.

3. On the table creation page:

   • Give your table a unique, descriptive name. This name will be available for querying in the platform’s Explore tool, so clear naming makes data easier to find and use later.

   • Create a Schema that defines the data being collected.

4. Click Save Table to finish.

How do I edit a Data Table configuration?

1. Navigate to the relevant Dataset Template.

2. In the Tables section, find the table you want to update.

3. Click Edit Schema to make changes to the table’s configuration.