Report
Definition: A report is a method for presenting data or information to users. What This Means: See ""output"" for a distinction between reports and outputs. As used in DataSpecs, Outputs and Reports are the methods of presenting data using the contents of repositories. ...
Report Manifest
Definition: A report definition describing the data to be contained in a report. (As defined by the SIF Association.) What This Means: The report manifest defines the data that are to be sent. The manifest allows the requestor to change what is ...
Report Manifest ID
Definition: Report Manifest ID is an identification code or number associated with the collection. A Report Manifest ID might be used to associate recurring file submissions with the specific collection due date. What This Means: A term that is functional for users ...
Report Number
Definition: Report Number is a unique number assigned to represent a specific output/report. The unique number is associated with the unique name for an output/report. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. ...
Report Set
Definition: Report Set is a user-defined grouping of outputs/reports. 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 dictionary. Need another definition?
Reporting Data Store
Definition: A reporting data store holds data in a format optimized for access for reporting. What This Means: Other types of data stores are optimized for their own purposes but may be inefficient for analysis and reporting. Especially time consuming queries can ...
Repository
Definition: Repositories are data storage resources where data are protected, classified according to captured metadata, and processed. What This Means: As used in DataSpecs, once data have been received in a collection, these data are typically stored in one or more databases. ...
Repository Description
Definition: Repository Description is a narrative description of the contents of the repository: its tables, table fields, etc. 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 ...
Repository Name
Definition: Repository Name is a user-defined unique name or title that represents a repository. 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 dictionary. Need another ...
Repository Table
Definition: Repository tables are sets of cells defined by rows and columns containing data elements. What This Means: Repositories store data in tables similar to the charts and tables we see in reports. As used in DataSpecs, repository table is the name of ...
