CSV Data Dictionary quick guide
Elements of the data dictionary:
Column or Row Name
Metadata_Element | Column_or_Row_Name |
Reporting format statement | Column or row name from the data file. |
Reporting format definition | Provide entries for each column or row name from the data matrix in the data file. |
Required, Recommended or Optional | required |
Unit
Metadata_Element | Unit |
Reporting format statement | Provide the format or variable unit of measurement. |
Reporting format definition | Provide variable units of measurement. Insert "N/A" when units aren't applicable. Data should be represented with units of measurement approved by the International System of Units (SI). Non-SI units are accepted for use and should be defined and referenced. |
Required, Recommended or Optional | required |
Definition
Metadata_Element | Definition |
Reporting format statement | A complete unambiguous description. |
Reporting format definition | A complete unambiguous description. Information may include: formulas used to calculate entry; definitions of coding systems (e.g. missing values, quality flags, etc.); detection limits; timestamp calculation; measurement of uncertainty, etc. |
Required, Recommended or Optional | required |
Column or Row Long Name
Metadata_Element | Column_or_Row_Long_Name |
Reporting format statement | Human-readable name. |
Reporting format definition | Longer human-readable column or row name. Sometimes this may be identical to Definition or even Column_or_Row_Name. |
Required, Recommended or Optional | recommended |
Data type
Metadata_Element | Data_Type |
Reporting format statement | Define the data type. |
Reporting format definition | Define the data type for each column (e.g. text, numeric, date) |
Required, Recommended or Optional | recommended |
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