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Introduction

Purpose of the Data Status Report

When to run the Data Status Report

Input data used by the report

Required dataset components

Optional supporting inputs

Generating the Data Status Report

What the report checks

Dataset structure and required files

Key column availability

Spatial information

Temporal information

Taxonomic and annotation fields

Validation status

Observation and capture types

Missing, inconsistent, and unusual values

Understanding the outputs

Summary tables

Diagnostic messages

Warnings and potential issues

Using the results for data cleaning

Common problems and how to fix them

Preparing the dataset for ecological reporting

Example workflow

Conclusion