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RATIO EDIT

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Definition:
A ratio edit is an edit in which the value of a ratio of two fields lies between specified bounds. The bounds must be determined through a priori analyses (possibly involving data sets in which truth data are available) or via exploratory data analysis methods.

Source Publication:
Glossary of Terms Used in Statistical Data Editing
Located on K-Base, the knowledge base on statistical data editing, UN/ECE Data Editing Group

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Hyperlink:
http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/stats/publications/editingglossary.pdf

Statistical Theme: Methodological information (metadata)

Created on Thursday, March 14, 2002

Last updated on Tuesday, June 11, 2013