Abstract

This document provides an intuitive introduction and guide to the PROV Data Model for provenance interchange on the web. PROV defines a core data model for provenance for building representations of the entities, people and processes involved in producing a piece of data or thing in the world. This primer explains the fundamental PROV concepts and provides examples of its use. The primer is intended as a starting point for those wishing to create or use PROV data.

Date

April 30, 2013

Authors

Yolanda Gil, Simon Miles, Khalid Belhajjame, Helena Deus, Daniel Garijo, Graham Klyne, Paolo Missier, Stian Soiland-Reyes, Stephan Zednik