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Work in a group of three or four. Select one dataset from Malaysia’s official Open Data Catalogue and analyse it conceptually.
Complete the investigation
Select a dataset
Visit the catalogue and choose a dataset that your group can explain clearly.
Identify the ecosystem
Record the producing agency, data owner, possible users and public purpose.
Assess its usefulness
Explain how the information could support a service, decision, research question or public understanding.
Consider responsibility
Identify one quality concern, one privacy or ethical concern and the effect of outdated or incorrect data.
Present your findings
Deliver a three-minute explanation and recommend one improvement.
Group worksheet
| Ecosystem element | Your finding |
|---|---|
| Dataset title and URL | |
| Producing agency | |
| Data owner | |
| Data producers | |
| Intended users | |
| Update frequency | |
| Possible public value | |
| Quality concern | |
| Privacy or ethical concern | |
| Recommended improvement |
Assessment rubric · 10 marks
| Criterion | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct identification of ecosystem components | 2 |
| Clear explanation of data value | 2 |
| Identification of users and responsibilities | 2 |
| Relevant quality, privacy or ethical consideration | 2 |
| Clear presentation and realistic recommendation | 2 |
Presentation criteria
- The dataset and responsible agency are correctly identified.
- The data producers and users are clearly distinguished.
- The public or organisational value is explained.
- Quality and privacy concerns are relevant.
- The improvement is realistic and supported by reasoning.
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No programming is required. The purpose is to understand the ecosystem, stakeholders, responsibility and value surrounding a real Malaysian dataset.