Sickle cell anemia is an ____ recessive disorder. This means that the disorder is not on the ___ chromosomes.
A data dictionary is one tool organizations can use to help ensure data accuracy. This practice brief describes common data inconsistencies found within healthcare organizations' systems and defines the data dictionary and its associated data management challenges.
A data dictionary provides a descriptive list of names, definitions, and attributes of data elements to be captured in an information system or database. It describes the definitions or the expected meaning and acceptable representation of data for use within a defined context of data elements within a data set.