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Data Dictionaries

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Description

A description of the purpose, content and structure of data dictionaries. It describes the advantages and disadvantages of using a data dictionary as well as providing guidelines on defining the content.

Table of Contents

1. What is a Data Dictionary
   1. Definitions
   2. Concept
   3. Storage Method
   4. Purpose
   5. History
2. Processing a Data Dictionary
3. Advantages and Disadvantages
4. Manual/Automated Data Dictionaries
5. Rules for Defining Data
   1. Symbols
   2. Standards
6. An Example Data Dictionary

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