Interpretability

Is a data dictionary available to explain the meaning of data elements, their origin, format and relationships?

Where can the user find out more about the data dictionary?

Is information available about the primary data sources and methods of data collection? (For example: instruments, forms, instructions.)

Where can the user find out more about the primary data sources and methods of data collection?

Is information available to help users evaluate the accuracy of the data and any level of error? 

Where can the user find information to evaluate the accuracy of the data and any level of error?

*Accuracy - The degree to which the data correctly describe what they were designed to measure, monitor or report, i.e., the consistency of data with reality.

Is information available to explain concepts, help users correctly interpret the data and understand how it can be used?

*Interpret - How to make sense of, or gain insight into the data, so data can be correctly used or analysed.

Where can the user find information about concepts and how to understand or interpret the data?

Is information available to explain ambiguous or technical terms used in the data?

Where can the user find information to explain ambiguous or technical terms?