Case Scenarios

Case Scenarios

Case 1:

Scientist determines that careful tracking of data product is not needed (i.e., low priority in Factor 4)

See document: Example_Case_1_no_form

Customer reviews information about a data product and decides to obtain a copy.

1. From the main data product information screen (see Figure 1), the customer selects desired packaging (CD, XML, or delimited text) and clicks on the appropriate link

2. “Acceptance of Data Use Agreement” dialog box appears (see Figure 2)

3. Customer makes selection:

• Customer selects “Accept”  data product downloaded or CD sent, but no information on the customer is saved (honor system for the agreement)

• Customer selects “Decline”  return to product screen without providing data product

• Customer clicks on “Show me the agreement”  new window displays the Agreement (see Rootsearch.agreement.anon.html)

Case 2:

Scientist determines that careful tracking of data product is needed (e.g., high priority in Factor 4, human subjects research, or other special research issue)

See document: FS-4000-5

Customer reviews information about a data product and decides to obtain a copy.

1. From the main data product information screen (see Figure 1), the customer selects desired packaging (CD, XML, or delimited text) and clicks on the appropriate link

2. Customer logs in using USDA Level 1 e-Authentication credentials

3. “Data Use Agreement” form appears (see Rootsearch.agreement.form.html)

4. Customer makes selection:

• Customer fills in and selects “Submit”  content of form reviewed and download key or CD sent to customer

• Customer selects “Decline”  return to product screen without providing data product