The CLOSER project uses a number of controlled vocabularies which are either DDI standard or CLOSER created. They are agreed sets of descriptions for parts of the project. Please refer to each individual page for more details.
| Controlled Vocabulary | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Analysis Unit (Question) | The unit being analysed | CLOSER |
| Analysis Unit (Study) | The unit being analysed | DDI |
| Biological Sample | ||
| The procedure, technique, or mode of inquiry used to attain the data. | DDI | |
| Commonality Type | Type of commonality between items | CLOSER |
| The person that provided the information for the instrument (not to be confused with DDI Response Unit). | CLOSER | |
| Kind of Data | The kinds of data included in a sweep. | CLOSER |
| Life Stage | Phases of the participants life used to categorise the instruments (not to be confused with DDI LifecycleEventType). | CLOSER |
| The standard internet MIME type used by processing applications for usage with question External Aids. | CLOSER | |
| The subject area the questions and variables map to. | CLOSER | |
| The type of material being used with question External Aids. | CLOSER | |
| Use Condition | A list of the types of access arrangement for the data. | CLOSER |
| Variable Source | A description of the type of instrument being used. | CLOSER |
| Variable Type Flag |