Saturday, October 23, 2010

Characteristic of Good Data

Accurate – error free. Inaccurate information can lead to incorrect decisions.

Verifiable – can be proven as correct or incorrect. For example, a ticket agent at an airport usually requests some type of photo identification to verify that you are the person named on the ticket.

Timely – able to get it when needed.

Organised – arranged to suit the needs and requirements of the decision maker.

Accessible – is available when the decision maker needs it. Having to wait for information may delay an important decision.

Relevant – has meaning to the person who receives it. Most information is important only to certain groups of people.

Cost-effective – should give more value than it costs to produce.

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