What is a Data Class?

Definition

A Data Class, or a table, is a collection of data elements.

The definitions, including rules and constraints for valid values for all Data Elements are defined using the following metamodel:

  1. Name: the name of the data class

  2. Description: a description of the data class

  3. Cardinality: the number of times a data class can occur

  4. Data Elements: data elements contained with the class

  5. Relationships: related data classes or elements (which may reside in another standard)

  6. Child Classes: data classes contained within the class

  7. Metadata: any additional metadata associated with the data class

  8. Level: Could, Should, Must

Example

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