Domain 4: Data Dictionary- Content Structure

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Data dictionary contents depends on the use of the dictionary and the specific notation method used to develop the dictionary. A good dictionary defines each data field or column according to the following information:

1. Name of field

2. Type of data field

3. Length of data field

4. Edits placed on the data field

5. Values allowed to be placed in the data field

6. A clear definition of each value