=====Equivalance=====

===Definition===
Equivalance of data elements is the degree to which a [[data_concept:data element|data elements]] stored in multiple [[data_concept:dataset|datasets]] are conceptually equal.

===Note(s)===
Data elements in different datasets could have different formats, different names, subdivided in multiple data elements or even different descriptions, but still have the same meaning.

===Relation===
|Equivlance| is a [[general_term:characteristic|characteristic]] of a |[[data_concept:data element|data element]]|


===Reference(s)===
DAMA NL (2020). Dimensions of Data Quality (DDQ). Research paper. https://www.dama-nl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DDQ-Dimensions-of-Data-Quality-Research-Paper-version-1.2-d.d.-3-Sept-2020.pdf

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