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Quality Data - An Improbable Dream?

by Elizabeth Vannan

Published on Monday, January 1, 20010 Comments

A process for reviewing and improving data quality makes for reliable and usable results.

Elizabeth Vannan

Elizabeth Vannan is Project Manager, Data Definitions and Standards, at the Centre for Education Information (CEISS - www.ceiss.org) in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Elizabeth is managing the team responsible for the implementation of the BC Post-Secondary Data Warehouse at 22 institutions. The project team assists Registrars, Institutional Researchers, and IT departments at each institution interpret the provincial data standards and implement their own data warehouses in three subject areas. Prior to joining CEISS, Elizabeth developed and managed a post-degree IT program at the University of Victoria.
The Centre for Education Information (CEISS) is an independent, non-profit consulting agency managing a variety of information projects for government, post-secondary institutions, public sector agencies, and other clients. We specialize in education research, information and technology services, and career development and labour market information.

 

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