PCS
Definition: Personal communications services. The term describes a series of second-generation wireless technologies, including cell phones and PDAs. Need another definition?
PDA
Definition: Personal digital assistant. A generic term for handheld devices that people use to store address and calendar information. Newer models include networking features, cell phones, and cameras. Need another definition?
PDBMI (Performance-Based Data Management Inititative)
Definition: The Performance-Based Data Management Initiative was a pilot program to enable states to compile data normally submitted to the U.S. Department of Education into a standard format for electronic submission. It later became known as the EDEN. What This Means: PBDMI ...
Definition: Portable document format. Refers to a file format in which formatted documents can be transferred over the Internet. PDF files can be read with Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free application which can be downloaded from the Adobe Web site. Need another ...
Periodicity
Definition: The schedule on which data are collected or reported. What This Means: Periodicity is important because it defines when data must be collected and when data will be reported. Combine this concept with official data and an agency has a calendar ...
Personal Information
Definition: It includes your name, Social Security Number, credit card number or other identifying data. Need another definition?
PESC (Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council)
Definition: The Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council is a voluntary membership organization that develops standards for exchanging higher education data. What This Means: PESC has developed an XML format for exchanging high school transcripts. Need another definition?
Pharming
Definition: A scam in which malicious code is installed on a personal computer or server, misdirecting users to fraudulent Web sites without their consent. Need another definition?
Phishing
Definition: A form of fraud. Phishers send email messages that appear to come from a reputable business (often a financial institution, and sometimes UC Davis) in an attempt to gain personal or account information. The message typically includes a link to ...
Phone
Definition: The phone number associated with the contact or data steward for the office. What This Means: A term from DataSpecs. Need another definition?
