# What is a dataverse? What is a dataset?

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***Dataverse*** is a container for datasets and other dataverses.

Example of a school dataverse: <https://researchdata.ntu.edu.sg/dataverse/SPMS>

Example of a researcher dataverse: <https://researchdata.ntu.edu.sg/dataverse/ydchong>

***Dataset*** is a container for your data files, documentation and codes. There is no limit to the number of folders and files that you can put under one dataset. Each dataset is assigned with a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI).

Example of a dataset: <https://doi.org/10.21979/N9/CVSM4Z>

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