data_quality_dimension:granularity

Granularity

Definitions

Granularity of a data element is the degree to which a data element is subdivided in data elements.
Granularity of data records is the degree to which data records are subdivided data records.

Synonym(s)

Level of detail

Relations

Granularity	is a characteristic of	data elements
Granularity	is a characteristic of	data records

Example(s)

A name of a person can be subdivided into first name, middle name, and surname.
The number of persons can be reported by region or by city.

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

All, DataQualityDimension