We can only have good science if we have good data – the case for data auditing
On 16th October 2025, the Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) hosted a webinar titled “We can only have good science if we have good data – the case for data auditing”, presented by Dr. Matthew Partridge. This webinar delves into how quality checks were applied to physical chemistry data, uncovering surprising flaws in reputable datasets and showing why such review processes are essential to ensuring scientific accuracy.
For those who missed the live session or wish to revisit the discussion, the full webinar is available on our YouTube channel.
The slides are available on zenodo: https://zenodo.org/records/17351706
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Abstract: This webinar explores the data auditing process behind the Physical Chemistry Properties data collection. It highlights surprising errors found in trusted sources, the methodologies that were explored, and includes a very persuasive argument for why auditing isn’t just housekeeping – it’s key for building reliable data collections without which we won’t have reliable science.
