For each of the data quality attributes listed in Table 6-1, discuss a business scenario that would be harmed if data did not have the data attribute. As you prepare these scenarios, are there other attributes of data that should be added to Table 6-1? If so, why?

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TABLE 6-1 Attributes of High-Quality Data Attribute Definition Accurate Correct; free of error; accurately represents events and activities Complete Consistent Timely Valid Does not omit aspects of events or activities; of enough breadth and depth Presented in same format over time Provided in time for decision makers to make decisions Data measures what it is intended to measure; conforms to syntax rules and to requirements Example of Violation of Attribute A sale occurred on December 27 but is re- corded as occurring the following year on January 4. An annual evaluation of vendor performance only contains 7 months of data. A company switches the denomination of amounts (e.g., thousands, millions, etc.) irregularly. Customer purchasing metrics are 2 years old. There are only 7 unique job positions at a company but 9 different positions are at- tributed to employees-2 answers are not valid.