Quality

Definition

Syntax

Group: Quality

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Specifications

• May be used only once
• Multiple lines of text are allowed, each line containing a maximum of 80 characters. Characters may be selected from the printable ASCII character set.

Recommendations

• Description should be succinct
• Include indicators of data quality
• Include recognized or potential problems with quality (e.g., successful or unsuccessful usage by the research community)
• Established quality control mechanisms should be included
• Established quantitative quality measurements should be included

Examples

Group:  Quality
 The data set has been in extensive use for over 5 years by many
 researchers and has resulted in multiple publications.
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Group:  Quality
  The NADP/NTN Network operates a comprehensive quality assurance
  program. Within this program, the network follows an extensive set of
  QA/QC procedures covering field, laboratory, and data management
  operations.  These procedures involve but are not limited to the
  following: the use of standard reference materials by both field and
  laboratory personnel; measurement of various types of blanks;
  duplicate analyses including a collocated sampling program; audits of
  site configurations, equipment, and performance; interlaboratory
  comparison programs; data verification and integrity checks.  Annual
  reports of network quality are available from the Coordination Office.
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