Data Profiling

Definition:

The process of evaluating and grading a given source of data to determine whether it is fit-for-purpose.

Commentary:

Profiling is a methodology for determining the current state of data quality in a repository. Data profiling would include a review against all data quality dimensions to identify data anomalies and evaluate data variance.

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Synonyms:

Data Quality Analysis, Data Quality Assessment

CDMC Framework - 2.0 Cataloging & Classification
DCAM Framework - 4.0 Data & Technology Architecture
The requirements for data as well as for data management (DM), are interpreted through data architecture. This interpretation defines the requirements to design the physical data consumed, produced and provisioned by the business process.
DCAM Framework - 5.0 Data Quality Management
The Data Quality Management function defines the goals, approaches and plans of action that ensure data content is of sufficient quality to support defined business and strategic objectives of the organization.
DCAM Framework - Introduction
The Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM®) defines the scope of capabilities required to establish, enable and sustain a mature data management (DM) discipline.

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