2.1.2 Reliability of Data

2.1.2 Reliability of Data: Title Reliability Definition The degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification can be stable consistent or repeatable over time or by different people. Reference Established through primary research in relation to data quality.

Measure It is a measure of the stability or consistency of test scores.

Scope Characterized or described by data, held as data item, record, data set or database.

Unit of Measure

Typ e of Measure Overall consistency of a measure

Related Dimension Consistency and validity are related dimension because, in order for data to be reliable it has to be consistent and accurate. Optionality Mandatory because - when data is not reliable - data may not be fit for use. Example(s) Frontline workers in health use MUAC tapes to measure malnutrition risks in under-five children and pregnant women.

This means that different frontline workers are expected to come up with same results after measuring same child. Pseudo code N/A