Slot: Exposure Description (exposure_description)
What was measured, for whom, where, when, and how — the generic scientific anatomy shared by every exposure record, whatever the variable.
Why this slot matters
Groups the per-value scientific predicates (what, where, when, how, how well) into one reading unit, so a reviewer can assess the exposure claim itself before engaging with file mechanics, provenance, or publication concerns.
In plain terms
Think of this as the "science" section of the record: it collects everything that describes the measurement itself — what quantity it is, where and when it applies, and how it was estimated.
URI: envar:slot/exposure_description
Properties
Type and Range
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | String |
| Is Grouping Slot | Yes |
Cardinality and Requirements
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
Identifier and Mapping Information
Annotations
| property | value |
|---|---|
| justification | Groups the per-value scientific predicates (what, where, when, how, how well) into one reading unit, so a reviewer can assess the exposure claim itself before engaging with file mechanics, provenance, or publication concerns. |
| explanation | Think of this as the "science" section of the record: it collects everything that describes the measurement itself — what quantity it is, where and when it applies, and how it was estimated. |
Schema Source
- from schema: https://w3id.org/linkml/microschemas/envar
Mappings
| Mapping Type | Mapped Value |
|---|---|
| self | envar:exposure_description |
| native | envar:exposure_description |
LinkML Source
name: exposure_description
annotations:
justification:
tag: justification
value: Groups the per-value scientific predicates (what, where, when, how, how
well) into one reading unit, so a reviewer can assess the exposure claim itself
before engaging with file mechanics, provenance, or publication concerns.
explanation:
tag: explanation
value: 'Think of this as the "science" section of the record: it collects everything
that describes the measurement itself — what quantity it is, where and when
it applies, and how it was estimated.'
description: What was measured, for whom, where, when, and how — the generic scientific
anatomy shared by every exposure record, whatever the variable.
title: Exposure Description
from_schema: https://w3id.org/linkml/microschemas/envar
rank: 1000
is_grouping_slot: true
range: string