Organism Data Entry and Validation

Laboratory and field data were entered into a computer using database manager software. A text file was created that described those data and associated variables. Data were printed out and checked against the sample ID sheets to ensure information was correct. Data corrections were made at that time. Hard copies of the data file were given to the Principal Investigator (PI) and stored in the project folder along with the original field and laboratory data sheets. A field code was assigned to each species using the Fishery Ecology Branch revised species code list. Taxa not found on the code list were assigned a new code, which was also added to the master code file.