Mandate
November 21, 2013
Definition: The category of mandate is broad and includes any reason that data are collected or reported. What This Means: In the education world,
Archives: Glossary Terms
613 postsMapping
November 21, 2013
Definition: Mapping (at times called crosswalking) is matching a data element in one location with a data element in another location. Mapping is
Master
November 21, 2013
Definition: Master is the name of the top level option set in the hierarchy for an option set that is a subset within
Master Person Index (MPI)
January 3, 2014
Definition: The master person index is a computer application that matches individual records from different data systems. The MPI must facilitate the extract,
Max Value
November 21, 2013
Definition: Max Value is the maximum value allowed for the data. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata
Max Yield Data
November 21, 2013
Definition: Max Yield Data are those data that everyone agrees are worth the effort required to collect, clean, and report them. What This Means:
Mbps
February 5, 2014
Definition: Megabits (i.e., 1 million bits) per second. A measure of data transmission speed. Need another definition?
Megabyte (MB)
February 5, 2014
Definition: A measurement of computer storage that equals 1,048,576 bytes (1,024 Kilobytes). Bytes are typically represented in computer terminology by an upper case
Metadata
November 21, 2013
Definition: Data about data, metadata are used to facilitate the understanding, characteristics, use, and management of data. What This Means: Every education agency must
MHz (MegaHertz)
November 21, 2013
Definition: One million cycles per second equals one megahertz. MHz is the unit used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including
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