Samenvatting
An important objective of a statistical data system is to enable users of the data to recommend (and organizations to take) rational action for solving problems or for improving quality of service or manufactured product. With this view in mind, this paper gives a list of some desired characteristics, or dimensions, of data quality to be considered when building and maintaining statistical data systems. Finally, data users and decision makers are encouraged to demand data systems of high quality, and system developers are urged to produce such systems. (A)