What is data quality? An introduction to the culture and philosophy of collecting and using accurate...

What is data quality?

An introduction to the culture and philosophy of collecting and using accurate and useful data.

Define data quality.

Describe a culture and philosophy that support data quality.

Identify strategies for increasing data quality.

Objectives

Data quality means…

Accuracy Utility Timeliness

Data quality is more than metrics. It is also a philosophy and culture.

And…

Roles

Accuracy Completeness Consistency Utility/Validity

Policies and Regulations Standards and Guidelines Training and Development Technology Data Entry Environment Timelines and Calendar

School Board Superintendent Principals Technology Staff

More Effective Decisions Program Funding Grants Utility/Validity Improve Instruction

FactorsData QualityPhilosophy and Culture

Dimensions

Importance

Timeliness Security Accessibility

Office Staff Data Stewards Teachers

Dimensions

1. Accuracy2. Completeness3. Consistency4. Utility/Validity5. Timeliness6. Security7. Accessibility

Dimensions


The data represent the truth.

Dimensions


All required elements are reported.

Dimensions


Everyone who handles the data shares an understanding of the data and their definitions.

Dimensions


The data provide the right information to answer the questions that are asked.

Dimensions


Quality data are accessible to users at the correct time in order to provide information for decision-making.

Dimensions


Quality data are secured to protect privacy and to prevent tampering.

Dimensions


Data quality results from data use. Data must be available to authorized staff to improve decision making.

Roles






Dimensions

Importance



Factors Policies and Regulations

Standards and Guidelines

Professional Development

Technology

Data Entry Environment

Timelines and Calendar

Schools are bound by district policies, as well as state guidelines and federal regulations.




Technology



Standards are the values or principles that are followed to achieve data quality.




Technology



Training in specific skills, as well as broader professional development are important to improving data quality.




Technology



Technology systems are the tools for collecting, maintaining and reporting data.

These systems must support the principles of data quality.




Technology



Environment refers to more than physical space.

A culture of quality data includes support and resources that add value to the data entry process.




Technology



Multiple deadlines are a part of the school data cycle.

A calendar will help to organize resources.

Roles






Dimensions

Importance



Importance

Information is key to any decision-making process.

This process is only as good as the data used to inform it.

Importance

Possible consequences of inferior data quality include Inefficiency Loss of time Lack of confidence in using the data Poor decisions

Importance

Assessing the data quality at any organizational level is the first step to plan for improvements.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has a self-assessment tool for schools and districts.

Roles






Dimensions

Importance



Roles

The NCES has tip sheets that define roles for data quality at the school and district: Office Staff Technology Support Staff Data Stewards Teachers Principals Superintendents Board Members

The tip sheets offer checklists that include Things to think about Things to do Outcomes

Visit http://www.k12.wa.us/CEDARS/dataquality/

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Where does data quality play a role in your program?

What are the consequences for low and high data quality for your program?

How do you communicate with the field to support high data quality? What other strategies do you use to improve data quality?

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