Definition: Derived data element

Category: Metadata

Data element derived from other data elements using a mathematical, logical, or other type of transformation, e.g. arithmetic formula, composition, and aggregation. http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/stats/publications/53metadaterminology.pdf
Source:
United Nations Statistical Commission and Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UNECE), "Terminology on Statistical Metadata", Conference of European Statisticians, Statistical Standards and Studies, No. 53, Geneva, 2000
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