Data Quality: Metadata provides information about the
quality of the data, including its accuracy, completeness, and reliability. This ensures that epidemiologists can trust the data they are analyzing.
Data Management: Proper administrative metadata helps in the
management of large datasets, making it easier to organize, store, and retrieve data when needed.
Data Sharing and Reuse: Metadata facilitates data
sharing and reuse by providing essential information about the dataset, such as collection methods, ownership, and access restrictions.
Compliance and Legal Issues: Metadata helps ensure that data collection and use comply with legal and ethical guidelines, protecting both researchers and participants.
