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Choose a Dataset

Browse public research datasets available in IO. Select a dataset to examine its contents and determine whether it supports your research question.

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IO's own data catalog listing TCGA, I-SPY2, MEPS and NHANES — not an external data portal.
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Step 1. Open the data catalog

In the Toolkit, open the dataset list to see the public datasets available in IO.

Step 2. Open a dataset

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A dataset's detail page.
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Select a dataset to see its detail page.

Step 3. Judge the fit

Check the study population, data types, key variables, and the range of analyses the dataset supports.

Expected result

You know which dataset can support your research question, and why.

What to review for each dataset

  • Study population: who the data describes.
  • Data types: clinical, molecular, utilization, or examination data.
  • Key variables: the measures your question depends on.
  • Supported analyses: the range of analyses the data can carry.

Datasets built into IO

  • TCGA: cancer genomics and clinical data.
  • I-SPY2: breast cancer treatment response and molecular profiling data.
  • MEPS: healthcare utilization, expenditures, and outcomes data.
  • NHANES: population health, examination, and laboratory data.

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