Dimension |
Definition |
Accuracy |
The extent to which data is correct and reliable. (1, 2) |
Completeness |
The extent to which data is not missing and in of sufficient breadth and depth for the task at hand. (1, 2) |
Timeliness |
The extent to which the data is sufficiently up to data for the task at hand. (1, 2) |
Accessibility |
The extent to which data is available, or easily and quickly retrievable. (1, 2) |
Consistency |
Representation of data values remains the same in multiple data items in multiple locations. (1, 2) |
Errors |
Omission |
Occasionally, correctness included completeness, due to the fact that some researchers consider missing data to be incorrect (ie, errors of omission)/missing data. (3) |
Commission |
Discrepancy or inaccurate (3) |
Inaccurate/error |
Error terms that were commonly used to describe accuracy and quality.(3) |