[Home](./index.md) > [@datashaper/schema](./schema.md) > [DataNature](./schema.datanature.md) ## DataNature enum Indicates the expected general layout of the data. This could be used to provide validation hints. For example, microdata must have one row per subject. TODO: "timeseries" as distinct from "panel"? others? Signature: ```typescript export declare enum DataNature ``` ## Enumeration Members | Member | Value | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | Micro | "micro" | Each row refers to a single subject. An example is a database of records about a person (name, address, etc.) | | Panel | "panel" | Rows refer to measurements over time of a group. An example is aggregate yearly smoking data for each US state. |