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

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