Credibility of data values is the degree to which data values are regarded as true and believable by data consumers
Credibility can be determined by asking for someone's opinion on the quality of data values {perception) . It can be based on own experience but also on hearsay. The outcome is therefore completely subjective.
| Credibility | is a characteristic of | data values |
| Credibility | is an instance of a | data quality dimension |
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