Users are looking for consistency. Users are confused by inconsistency in approach. Currently, every data set is explored and accessed differently. Users want the latest technology and tools that are available at low cost. Users need help in using data properly.
Users expect more visual displays of data.
Users would like to use data from many sources to build composite pictures. Currently this is difficult. Users would like to use data from multiple government jurisdictions. For example, users would like to use national and state health, educational, and demographic data together. Users need more information about the data including how to use it and how to relate it to other data and statistics.