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The scientific subject matter of the data and related activities such as data collection, data tabulation, data analysis, and data exchange drive which standards to implement. Implementation of data standards starts with determining which data standards in this guide will be used based on the nature of the data and activities to be supported. After an applicable set or sets of data standards have been identified, it is then possible to determine how the data are collected, represented, or exchanged using the standards. 

Sets of data standards in this guide are aligned with both use cases and activities. Given this, determining which standards to use may begin by selecting standards for the use case and activity to be supported. It is recommended that all TIG guidance is reviewed, both general and detailed, prior to implementing standards. For ease of use, the table below presents use cases, activities, and corresponding sections in this guide which provide detailed instructions for implementation. Detailed instructions referenced are:

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