Data Accuracy?
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100

This term means the data is both complete and free from error. It’s what we aim for in all our reports.

What is accuracy?

100

What does “NA” mean?

What is Not Applicable?

100

This type of data mistake happens when any field is left blank or missing information.

What is incomplete data?

100

This symbol (%) means “out of every hundred."

What is Percent?

100

The number of participants who start the program each month is called this.

What is intake count?

200

When forms are processed and sent for entry right after they’re completed, the data has this quality.

What is timeliness?

200

This field on the intake form tells us when a participant officially entered the program.

What is the program entry date?

200

Handwriting on a form can’t be read — this is called ________.

What is illegible data?

200

This symbol (*) often means a form field is required.

What is an asterisk?

200

This metric counts how many participants completed the program in a given time period.

What is completion rate?

300

In our program, this word means making sure the information matches other records.

What is verifying?

300

To keep forms current, staff should always use this version.

What is the most recent version?

300

When the same participant has more than one file — either in the system or on paper — it creates this.

What is a duplicate record?

300

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This part of a chart explains the meaning of its colors or symbols.

What is the legend?

300

The number of days between intake and exit for each participant is called this.

What is length of stay?

400

If two people count the same forms and get the same result, we say the data is this.

What is consistent?

400

This form collects updates on a participant’s progress without starting a new intake.

What is a program tracker?

400

A participant is listed in both OTS 1 and Phase at the same time — this is ________.

What is conflicting data?

400

This Excel icon, shaped like a funnel, is used to display only the data that matches your selected conditions.

What is the filter icon?

400

This metric tells us how many program beds are filled compared to total available beds.

What is occupancy rate?

500

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This best practice involves verifying data against multiple sources, correcting mistakes, and ensuring all entries match.

What is data validation?

500

From “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree,” this type of scale measures how much someone leans toward an opinion or feeling on the Rosenberg Assessment.

What is a Likert scale?

500

Entering a participant’s phone number in the SSN field is an example of this type of data entry mix-up.

What is transposition?

500

These tabs at the bottom of Excel are often renamed to keep data organized by month, program, or report type.

What are worksheets / sheet tabs?

500

This metric combines multiple factors—like employment, housing stability, and sobriety—to measure overall recovery progress.

What is recovery capital score?

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