1- # README
1+ # README
2+
3+ (template copied from the BIDS starter kit:
4+ https://github.com/bids-standard/bids-starter-kit)
5+
6+ The README is usually the starting point for researchers using your data
7+ and serves as a guidepost for users of your data. A clear and informative
8+ README makes your data much more usable.
9+
10+ In general you can include information in the README that is not captured by some other
11+ files in the BIDS dataset (dataset_description.json, events.tsv, ...).
12+
13+ It can also be useful to also include information that might already be
14+ present in another file of the dataset but might be important for users to be aware of
15+ before preprocessing or analysing the data.
16+
17+ If the README gets too long you have the possibility to create a `/doc` folder
18+ and add it to the `.bidsignore` file to make sure it is ignored by the BIDS validator.
19+
20+ More info here: https://neurostars.org/t/where-in-a-bids-dataset-should-i-put-notes-about-individual-mri-acqusitions/17315/3
21+
22+ ## Details related to access to the data
23+
24+ - [ ] Data user agreement
25+
26+ If the dataset requires a data user agreement, link to the relevant information.
27+
28+ - [ ] Contact person
29+
30+ Indicate the name and contact details (email and ORCID) of the person responsible for additional information.
31+
32+ - [ ] Practical information to access the data
33+
34+ If there is any special information related to access rights or
35+ how to download the data make sure to include it.
36+ For example, if the dataset was curated using datalad,
37+ make sure to include the relevant section from the datalad handbook:
38+ http://handbook.datalad.org/en/latest/basics/101-180-FAQ.html#how-can-i-help-others-get-started-with-a-shared-dataset
39+
40+ ## Overview
41+
42+ - [ ] Project name (if relevant)
43+
44+ - [ ] Year(s) that the project ran
45+
46+ If no `scans.tsv` is included, this could at least cover when the data acquisition
47+ starter and ended. Local time of day is particularly relevant to subject state.
48+
49+ - [ ] Brief overview of the tasks in the experiment
50+
51+ A paragraph giving an overview of the experiment. This should include the
52+ goals or purpose and a discussion about how the experiment tries to achieve
53+ these goals.
54+
55+ - [ ] Description of the contents of the dataset
56+
57+ An easy thing to add is the output of the bids-validator that describes what type of
58+ data and the number of subject one can expect to find in the dataset.
59+
60+ - [ ] Independent variables
61+
62+ A brief discussion of condition variables (sometimes called contrasts
63+ or independent variables) that were varied across the experiment.
64+
65+ - [ ] Dependent variables
66+
67+ A brief discussion of the response variables (sometimes called the
68+ dependent variables) that were measured and or calculated to assess
69+ the effects of varying the condition variables. This might also include
70+ questionnaires administered to assess behavioral aspects of the experiment.
71+
72+ - [ ] Control variables
73+
74+ A brief discussion of the control variables --- that is what aspects
75+ were explicitly controlled in this experiment. The control variables might
76+ include subject pool, environmental conditions, set up, or other things
77+ that were explicitly controlled.
78+
79+ - [ ] Quality assessment of the data
80+
81+ Provide a short summary of the quality of the data ideally with descriptive statistics if relevant
82+ and with a link to more comprehensive description (like with MRIQC) if possible.
83+
84+ ## Methods
85+
86+ ### Subjects
87+
88+ A brief sentence about the subject pool in this experiment.
89+
90+ Remember that `Control` or `Patient` status should be defined in the `participants.tsv`
91+ using a group column.
92+
93+ - [ ] Information about the recruitment procedure
94+ - [ ] Subject inclusion criteria (if relevant)
95+ - [ ] Subject exclusion criteria (if relevant)
96+
97+ ### Apparatus
98+
99+ A summary of the equipment and environment setup for the
100+ experiment. For example, was the experiment performed in a shielded room
101+ with the subject seated in a fixed position.
102+
103+ ### Initial setup
104+
105+ A summary of what setup was performed when a subject arrived.
106+
107+ ### Task organization
108+
109+ How the tasks were organized for a session.
110+ This is particularly important because BIDS datasets usually have task data
111+ separated into different files.)
112+
113+ - [ ] Was task order counter-balanced?
114+ - [ ] What other activities were interspersed between tasks?
115+
116+ - [ ] In what order were the tasks and other activities performed?
117+
118+ ### Task details
119+
120+ As much detail as possible about the task and the events that were recorded.
121+
122+ ### Additional data acquired
123+
124+ A brief indication of data other than the
125+ imaging data that was acquired as part of this experiment. In addition
126+ to data from other modalities and behavioral data, this might include
127+ questionnaires and surveys, swabs, and clinical information. Indicate
128+ the availability of this data.
129+
130+ This is especially relevant if the data are not included in a `phenotype` folder.
131+ https://bids-specification.readthedocs.io/en/stable/03-modality-agnostic-files.html#phenotypic-and-assessment-data
132+
133+ ### Experimental location
134+
135+ This should include any additional information regarding the
136+ the geographical location and facility that cannot be included
137+ in the relevant json files.
138+
139+ ### Missing data
140+
141+ Mention something if some participants are missing some aspects of the data.
142+ This can take the form of a processing log and/or abnormalities about the dataset.
143+
144+ Some examples:
145+
146+ - A brain lesion or defect only present in one participant
147+ - Some experimental conditions missing on a given run for a participant because
148+ of some technical issue.
149+ - Any noticeable feature of the data for certain participants
150+ - Differences (even slight) in protocol for certain participants.
151+
152+ ### Notes
153+
154+ Any additional information or pointers to information that
155+ might be helpful to users of the dataset. Include qualitative information
156+ related to how the data acquisition went.
157+
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