How do you deal with complex data entry, creating related records within a record within a record?

1. What is the advantage of using a form to enter data?
2. What is a record in a dataset?

What is the advantage of using a form to enter data?

Instead of manually entering the data into the databases, one can easily automate the process by directing the data from the forms to the databases.

What is a record in a dataset?

A record consists of general metadata about the dataset, a citation and other source information, and information about where to obtain the dataset. We define a dataset as a particular distribution or collection of data stemming from a single data collection, aggregation or synthesis effort.