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Data Quality Assessment

A method for assessing the quality of data in a system.

The Data Quality Assessment helps organizations to verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of their data.
Established
Medium

Classification

  • Medium
  • Technical
  • Design
  • Intermediate

Technical context

CRM systemsData management platformsAnalytical software solutions

Principles & goals

Data must be complete.Data should be accurate.Data must be consistent.
Iterate
Team, Domain

Use cases & scenarios

Compromises

  • Erroneous data leads to wrong decisions.
  • Insufficient resources for implementation.
  • Delay in project timelines.
  • Regular training for employees.
  • Documentation of processes.
  • Use of automated tools.

I/O & resources

  • Current data sources
  • Quality check certificates
  • Process documentation
  • Data quality report
  • Future plan for data improvement
  • Recommendations for data correction

Description

The Data Quality Assessment helps organizations to verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of their data. Through systematic analyses and metrics, weaknesses can be identified and improvement measures derived.

✔

  • Improved decision-making.
  • Higher efficiency in processes.
  • Increased customer satisfaction.

✖

  • High initial effort.
  • Dependence on available data.
  • One-time results must be updated regularly.

  • Error Rate

    Proportion of faulty records compared to the total number.

  • Data Completeness

    Degree of completeness of the collected data.

  • Data Consistency

    Consistency of data across various sources.

Successful Data Quality Assurance at Company XYZ

Company XYZ significantly improved data quality through regular assessments and made informed decisions.

Sales Control through Data Analysis

Data analysis revealed and eliminated erroneous sales reports.

Efficient Data Monitoring at Company ABC

The implementation of continuous data monitoring helped Company ABC maintain the quality of its data.

1

Identify data sources.

2

Define quality metrics.

3

Plan regular reviews.

⚠️ Technical debt & bottlenecks

  • Outdated analytical tools.
  • Insufficient automation.
  • Lack of commitment to data quality.
Lack of data availability.Complex data structures.Inadequate training.
  • Using incomplete records.
  • Ignoring automated alerts.
  • Conducting data analyses without context.
  • Applying short-term solutions.
  • Neglecting to obtain qualitative feedback.
  • Lack of communication between teams.
Knowledge in data analysis.Familiarity with data quality standards.Experience in using analytical tools.
Scalability of the solution.Easy integration into existing systems.Adaptability to requirements.
  • • Data protection regulations must be considered.
  • • Technical infrastructure must be in place.
  • • Resource access must be guaranteed.