Launch an HRL analysis

Goal

  • Guide synthesis teams through setting up a reproducible repository that consumes curated HRL datasets.

Before you start

  • Confirm hypothesis scope, decision context, and approvals for using sensitive data.
  • Review the Style & Development Guide, reproducibility commitments, and applicable science plans.

Workflow outline

  • Create a GitHub repository from the HRL analysis template with Quarto scaffolding and CI.
  • Acquire datasets through the HRL catalog/SDKs; log input DOIs, versions, and access constraints.
  • Develop models/analyses in R or Python with parameterized scripts, diagnostics, and metadata-rich outputs.
  • Generate synthesis products (datasets, indicators, figures) and Quarto reports for stakeholders.
  • Package outputs for reintegration (metadata, release tags) and notify the Central Data Team and reporting leads.

Deliverables

  • Reproducible codebase, published synthesis dataset/model, documentation for reporting and catalog updates.
  • Recommendations or decision-support materials for adaptive management discussions.

Support and review

  • Peer review expectations, Central Data Team consults, and access to compute resources or specialized tooling.
  • Link to Getting Help guidance for troubleshooting analytical workflows.