Datathon Deliverable Assessment Criteria
The material submitted by each team will be assessed by a panel of experts based on the following criteria:
Scientific/Technical Accuracy
Definition: Measures correctness and rigor of the methods and outputs.
Key Points:
- Appropriateness of modelling approach for the problem.
- Correct handling of data (e.g., preprocessing, imputation, bias correction).
- Logical and reproducible workflow from raw data to final output.
- Validation against known or simulated benchmarks.
Scoring Tip: 0–5 scale; 5 = methodologically robust, fully validated, no obvious flaws.
Innovation and Creativity
Definition: Measures originality in problem-solving, methodology, or data integration.
Key Points:
- Novel application of statistical, ML, or network techniques.
- Creative integration of multiple data sources.
- Unique visualization or decision-support approach.
- Evidence of thinking beyond “textbook” solutions.
Scoring Tip: 0–5 scale; 5 = clearly innovative, methodologically or conceptually novel.
Practical Relevance / Policy Impact
Definition: Measures the degree to which outputs address WOAH priorities or real-world decision-making needs.
Key Points:
- Alignment with animal health policy, surveillance, or trade risk objectives.
- Interpretability for non-technical stakeholders.
- Clarity of actionable insights or recommendations.
- Responsiveness to intended problem scope.
Scoring Tip: 0–5 scale; 5 = deliverables are directly actionable and relevant.
Reproducibility and Documentation
Definition: Measures clarity and completeness of the workflow, code, and reporting.
Key Points:
- Availability of scripts/notebooks and clear instructions.
- Documentation of data sources, assumptions, and parameters.
- Ability for independent evaluators to reproduce results.
- Versioning or modular design supporting reuse.
Scoring Tip: 0–5 scale; 5 = fully reproducible and well-documented workflow.
Submission instructions
Submissions must be hosted as a private GitHub repository. Participants without a GitHub account should create one — it’s free.