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* Information quality refers to information that is fit for its intended use. E.g. correct, complete, unbiased, and coherent information would be considered as high quality information.
* Information quality refers to information that is fit for its intended use. E.g. correct, complete, unbiased, and coherent information would be considered as high quality information.


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* A number of normative and descriptive criteria can constitute a general framework to evaluate the quality of information in particular contexts. Sample:
* A number of normative and descriptive criteria can constitute a general framework to evaluate the quality of information in particular contexts. Sample:
 
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Source: [http://www.computing.dcu.ie/news/newsitems/sem2_04-05/info_quality/markus.pdf Eppler, M., Helfert, M., Gasser, U.: Information Quality: Organizational, technological, and legal perspectives, 2004.]
Source: [http://www.computing.dcu.ie/news/newsitems/sem2_04-05/info_quality/markus.pdf Eppler, M., Helfert, M., Gasser, U.: Information Quality: Organizational, technological, and legal perspectives, 2004.]

Revision as of 11:17, 27 November 2007

  • Information quality refers to information that is fit for its intended use. E.g. correct, complete, unbiased, and coherent information would be considered as high quality information.
  • A general definition of the term „information quality“ is not suitable as the quality of information depends on the respective circumstances and the affected individuals.
  • A number of normative and descriptive criteria can constitute a general framework to evaluate the quality of information in particular contexts. Sample:
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Source: Eppler, M., Helfert, M., Gasser, U.: Information Quality: Organizational, technological, and legal perspectives, 2004.