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International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes are an example of:
Suggested Answer: C
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Reference data and master data are distinct in several key characteristics. Here's a detailed explanation:
Reference Data Characteristics:
Stability: Reference data is generally less volatile and changes less frequently compared to master data.
Complexity: It is less complex, often consisting of simple lists or codes (e.g., country codes, currency codes).
Size: Reference data sets are typically smaller in size than master data sets.
Master Data Characteristics:
Volatility: Master data can be more volatile, with frequent updates (e.g., customer addresses, product details).
Complexity: More complex structures and relationships, involving multiple attributes and entities.
Size: Larger in size due to the detailed information and numerous entities it encompasses.
Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK), Chapter 7: Master Data Management
DAMA International, 'The DAMA Guide to the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK)'
36 comments · newest first
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Adolph
11 months ago
I thought they were more like internal reference data.
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Caitlin
11 months ago
Nope, they’re not geographic data for sure!
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Carmelina
11 months ago
Wait, are they really just industry data? Seems broader.
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Rikki
11 months ago
Totally agree, they’re essential for healthcare!
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Tammi
12 months ago
ICD codes are definitely industry reference data.
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Christiane
12 months ago
I feel like I saw something similar in our last review session, and it pointed towards industry reference data too.
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Tatum
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused; I thought ICD codes might be internal reference data since they are used within healthcare systems.
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Marg
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question about different types of reference data, and ICD codes definitely seemed to fit under industry reference.
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Arminda
1 year ago
I think ICD codes are related to industry reference data, but I'm not completely sure.
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Kris
1 year ago
Ah, I remember this topic from my healthcare management course. ICD codes are a universal medical coding system, so they would fall under the category of industry reference data. I'm confident A is the correct answer.
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Leigha
1 year ago
I remember learning about ICD codes in my health informatics class. They're a standardized system used globally to classify diseases and health conditions. I think A is the best answer here.
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Leonida
1 year ago
Okay, I know ICD codes are used for medical diagnosis and billing, so they must be some kind of reference data. I'm leaning towards A, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Leila
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. ICD codes are used in the medical field, but I'm not sure if they qualify as "industry reference data." Let me think this through a bit more.
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Dulce
1 year ago
Hmm, this one seems straightforward. ICD codes are a standard system for classifying diseases, so I'm guessing the answer is A - Industry Reference Data.
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Lisbeth
1 year ago
Okay, let me see. ICD codes are used to categorize medical conditions, so they don't seem to fit the options for geographic, computational, or internal data. I'll go with A - Industry Reference Data.
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Tony
1 year ago
Ah, I remember learning about ICD codes in my healthcare management class. They're a standardized system for classifying diseases and injuries, so I think the answer is A - Industry Reference Data.
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Tyra
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. ICD codes are used for medical diagnoses, but I'm not sure how that relates to the options provided. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Selma
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about classification systems. I'll review what I know about ICD codes and try to determine which option best fits.
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Nan
1 year ago
Industry Reference Data, for sure. Unless you're a doctor living under a rock, you've heard of ICD codes. They're like the medical industry's secret language.
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Malcolm
1 year ago
Computational Reference Data? What even is that? ICD codes are all about the medical industry, so A is the clear winner here.
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Barbra
1 year ago
Internal Reference Data? Really? ICD codes are used internationally, so that can't be right. This is an easy one - it's gotta be Industry Reference Data.
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Maurine
1 year ago
No, I'm pretty sure it's Industry Reference Data.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
So it's not Geographic Reference Data then?
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Arthur
1 year ago
I think you're right, they are used internationally.
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Roslyn
1 year ago
ICD codes are definitely Industry Reference Data.
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Angelyn
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. I thought ICD codes were used for geographic data, like tracking disease prevalence across regions. But I could be wrong.
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Tran
1 year ago
No, ICD codes are used for categorizing diseases and medical diagnoses.
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Glen
1 year ago
Oh, I see. I thought they were related to Geographic Reference Data.
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Dorthy
1 year ago
ICD codes are actually an example of Industry Reference Data.
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Laurel
1 year ago
ICD codes are definitely an example of Industry Reference Data. They are a standardized system used by healthcare providers to classify and code diseases, injuries, and procedures.
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Gerald
1 year ago
Using ICD codes helps with data analysis and tracking trends in healthcare.
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Antione
1 year ago
It's important for healthcare providers to use standardized codes like ICD to ensure accurate classification.
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Graciela
1 year ago
I agree, ICD codes are definitely an example of Industry Reference Data.
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Alline
2 years ago
Hmm, that's an interesting perspective. Can you explain why you think that?
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Ettie
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe ICD codes are Computational Reference Data.
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Alline
2 years ago
I think ICD codes are Industry Reference Data.