X12
Definition: Also referred to as "ANSI X12" and "ASC X12," X12 is a protocol from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for electronic data interchange (EDI). X12 was the primary North American standard for defining EDI transactions. It merged with EDIFACT ...
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Definition: A WAN is a communications network that covers a wide geographic area. What This Means: Unlike a LAN, which is within a school or other location, a WAN can connect multiple locations as large as a school system, state, or national ...
Value-Added Model
Definition: A value-added model is a growth model capable of differentiating the influence of factors of interest, e.g., schools, teachers, demographics, programs, etc. What This Means: Without being able to evaluate the influence of factors of interest, a model is merely a ...
UI (User Interface)
Definition: The user interface is what's displayed on the computer monitor for the user to understand and follow what's required to successfully use the application. What This Means: Interfaces are expected to be user friendly. The best UIs require the user to ...
Table Description
Definition: Table Description is a free-form text description of the repository table contents and purpose. 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 Need another ...
SCED (School Codes for the Exchange of Data)
Definition: School Codes for the Exchange of Data (SCED) consists of a comprehensive listing of secondary school courses and a set of codes to provide unique identifiers for the courses. It also provides a framework for recording detailed information about the ...
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
Definition: A redundant array of independent disks uses more than one disk drive to back up data or enhance performance. What This Means: Instead of having to copy data onto another computer or tapes for back up, RAID performs back ups in ...
QA (Quality Assurance)
Definition: Quality assurance is a process, procedure, or program that tests hardware or software to ensure that all products and systems perform as originally specified. What This Means: Quality assurance processes have grown in importance to ensure software applications work before they ...
Packets
Definition: A formatted block of data. What This Means: This is something hidden from the user and of interest to the technical professionals. For the educator, packets simply mean that the full set of data being exchanged is broken up when sent ...
ODBC (Open Database Connectivity)
Definition: ODBC is a database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. What This Means: For client/serverdatabase systems such as Oracle and SQL Server, the ODBC driver provides links to their ...
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