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Dataset

A resource type.
A collection of data, published or curated by a single agent, and available for access or download in one or more representations.

Used to describe one or more datasets. This describes details about the dataset(s). However, a single dataset can have different ways in which they are made available to potential users. How the data in a dataset can be accessed is defined in the Distribution.

dcat:Dataset

Catalog

A catalog that is listed in the National catalog.

Used to describe a bundle of datasets, data services, biobanks, patient registries, or guidelines together under a single title.

dcat:catalog

Agent

An entity that is associated with catalog and/or Datasets.

If the Agent is an organisation, the use of the Organization Ontologyis recommended.

foaf:Agent

Resource

Resource published or curated by a single agent.

This is an abstract class, we do not use this class, instead we use specifications of it (e.g. Dataset). This is mainly for a high level grouping and the reuse of properties.

dcat:Resource

Kind

A description following the vCard specification, e.g. to provide telephone number and e-mail address for a contact point.

Used to describe contact information for Dataset and DatasetSeries.

vcard:Kind