Term: Data Quality

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-03-30

Definition:

The quality of data is measured according to its reliability and validity; the completeness and accuracy of a data set. It is usually measured by comparing the data set to another data set identified as the "gold standard", and assessing the level of agreement. For example, linking with a data source such as census data, vital statistics, or surveys to determine missing information.

Related terms 

• Administrative Data
• Data Installation
• Data Preparation
• Data Quality Framework
• Database-Specific Quality
• External Validity
• Internal Validity
• Interpretability
• Project-Specific Quality
• Reliability
• Timeliness
• Validity - Data Quality

References 

• Roos LL, Nicol JP. A research registry: uses, development, and accuracy. J Clin Epidemiol 1999;52(1):39-47. [Abstract] (View)
• Roos LL, Gupta S, Soodeen RA, Jebamani L. Data quality in an information-rich environment: Canada as an example. Can J Aging 2005;24 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):153-170. [Abstract] (View)
• Roos LL, Mustard CA, Nicol JP, McLerran DF, Malenka DJ, Young TK, Cohen MM. Registries and administrative data: organization and accuracy. Med Care 1993;31(3):201-212. [Abstract] (View)
• Shapiro E. Manitoba Health Care Studies and their Policy Implications (Report #91-04-01). Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1991. [Report] (View)

Term used in 

• Lix L, Smith M, Azimaee M, Dahl M, Nicol P, Burchill C, Burland E, Goh C, Schultz J, Bailly A. A Systematic Investigation of Manitoba's Provincial Laboratory Data. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)