Foundational

All information in Colectica is built on foundational information such as concepts, code lists, and classifications.

Concepts describe the basic ideas being explored by a study. By defining the concepts behind your study, you can more easily create well-organized documentation. Sharing concepts among multiple studies enables quick, painless data harmonization.

Concept

An abstract idea or general notion

Category

A class of people or things

Code List

A list of categories, each with an assigned value

Universe

A population being studied

Organization

An institution, company, or other group