Testing Two Methodologies: Sharp

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Testing Two Methodologies Sharps Procedure
Metadata Management Standards

• Jim Carpenter
• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• June 3, 1999

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Whats in a Database?(Persistent Data)
Equivalent Descriptions

• Data Model
• Fact Types
• Data Elements Relationships

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Two Methodologies

• Sharps procedure
• how to get a valid data model
• Metadata standards
• how to manage data elements their relationships

Sharps Procedure
Source Statements
Valid Fact Types
create
register
Database
Metadata Registry
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Complimentary Technologies
Data Element
register
specify
specify
register
Metadata Registry
Sharps Procedure
Data Model
specify
register
Value Domain
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Pilot Candidate Requirements

• OTPS
• Database Redesign Component
• Disconnected Data Dictionary
• Source Statements
• Data Elements
• Program Office
• Subject matter experts