The Balance Between Data Quality and Users Information Needs - Thinking Strategically for Rational Decision-Making

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The Balance Between Data Quality and Users Information Needs - Thinking Strategically for Rational Decision-Making

Source: International Federation of Surveyors

Date: January 2008

Type: White Paper

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Overview: The validity of a decision is a function of the reliability of the data from which it is derived. Spatial data now plays a core activity in most, if not all organizations. GIS derived results invariably impact negatively or positively on operational and planning decisions. Logically this implies that careful use of GIS-supplied information requires an accuracy assessment of all data involved. This paper from International Federation of Surveyors explores a cognitive process, the balance (or trade - off) effect that has been shown to influence good decision-making. A brief analysis of elements of data quality is given.

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