Output or Report Name
Definition: Output or Report Name is a unique name or title that represents a defined output/report. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an education agency's data ...
Output Item
Definition: In an output, each data element that is presented is an output item. What This Means: In order to manage and identify data elements in the metadata dictionary, each data element in an output needs to be identified. As used in DataSpecs, ...
Output
Definition: Data or information may be presented to a user in multiple formats or outputs for use. Often called "reports," the term output is more expansive to include data files, oral presentations, web pages, books, notes, pictures, DVDs, and so many ...
Other Documentation
Definition: Other Documentation refers to a check box that denotes documentation is available in some other format or location. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an ...
OS (Operating System)
Definition: The operating system is the master program that runs the computer, sets the standard for all applications that run on the computer, manages all files, and displays the user interface. What This Means: The operating system determines which software applications will ...
Order
Definition: Order is the sequence entry to control the order in which the fields are displayed in the table. "Order" field is displayed under heading "Num" with "Field Name." What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata ...
Option Set
Definition: At times known as code sets, option sets are the valid choices available as categories for an element with a defined set of values. What This Means: In the management of information, open-ended choices are problematic for analysis and reporting. Whenever ...
Option
Definition: When an option set is used, an option is one of the defined, valid choices available. What This Means: Each option or choice needs to be very well defined within the metadata dictionary. This is one of the keys to data ...
Open Standards
Definition: Open standards are those specifications for hardware or software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard and which anyone can adopt or use. What This Means: Open standards are available to anyone. Complying ...
Open Source
Definition: Software in which the source code is openly available. What This Means: There is often no cost for use of open source applications; however, some companies offer value added support at a fee that is typically less than the license for ...
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