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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
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