Category Describe
Capabilities relating to the Describe category of the Data Capabilities Framework
1. Value organisational data as assets
Understanding the value and use of data and treating organisational data accordingly. This includes drawing insights from data for evidence-based decisions and recommendations.
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2. Data communication
Effectively communicating with data or about data with a range of audiences.
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3. Improvement and innovation - Data processes/systems and tools/products
Identifying and implementing change to create efficiencies and new opportunities by making existing processes, systems, tools and products better and/or creating new ones.
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4. Data governance
Developing and/or implementing a collection of practices and processes, which help ensure the formal management of data assets within an organisation.
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7. Sourcing and use of administrative data
Obtaining and using information which is collected by government departments, businesses and other organisations for a range of reasons such as registrations, sales and record keeping.
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9. Subject matter expertise
Applying knowledge and expertise in a specific subject, area, or program.
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13. Data integrity and quality assurance
Applying measures and practices to ensure that data is fit for purpose. Includes data validation as well as ensuring data is not unintentionally changed along its lifecycle.
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14. Statistical concepts and methodologies
Understanding and/or applying the methods and terms relating to statistical techniques.
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15. Data and information management
Gathering data and then analysing, categorising, contextualising, and maintaining it (and in some cases, destroying) as an organisational resource.
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16. Data classification
Grouping a set of related categories in a meaningful, systematic, and standard format, for example, country or region.
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17. Integrate data
Combining multiple datasets together to form a larger dataset, aiming to maximise the value of the data.
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18. Data editing
Checking data for consistency, errors and outliers, and correcting errors.
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19. Metadata - describe and summarise data
Defining and describing data to effectively manage and accurately interpret it. Includes information about data, such as its size or creation date.
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20. Data use and re-use
Enabling data to be used for an immediate purpose, as well as appropriately re-used for alternative purposes.
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