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... ... @@ -4,18 +4,22 @@ 4 4 5 5 == 5.1 Introduction == 6 6 7 -The DataStructureDefiniton is the class name for a structure definition for data. Some organisations know this type of definition as a “Key Family” and so the two names are synonymous. The term [[Data Structure Definition>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Datastructure definition.WebHome]](also referred to as[[DSD>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data structure definition.WebHome]]) is used in this specification.7 +The DataStructureDefiniton is the class name for a structure definition for data. Some organisations know this type of definition as a “Key Family” and so the two names are synonymous. The term Data Structure Definition (also referred to as DSD) is used in this specification. 8 8 9 -Many of the constructs in this layer of the model inherit from the [[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata and metadata exchange.WebHome]]Base Layer. Therefore, it is necessary to study both the inheritance and the relationship diagrams to understand the functionality of individual packages. In simple sub models these are shown in the same diagram but are omitted from the more complex sub models for the sake of clarity. In these cases, the inheritance diagram below shows the full inheritance tree for the classes concerned with data structure definitions.9 +Many of the constructs in this layer of the model inherit from the SDMX Base Layer. Therefore, it is necessary to study both the inheritance and the relationship diagrams to understand the functionality of individual packages. In simple sub models these are shown in the same diagram but are omitted from the more complex sub models for the sake of clarity. In these cases, the inheritance diagram below shows the full inheritance tree for the classes concerned with data structure definitions. 10 10 11 -There are very few additional classes in this sub model other than those shown in the inheritance diagram below. In other words, the [[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata and metadata exchange.WebHome]]Base gives most of the structure of this sub model both in terms of associations and in terms of[[attributes>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]].The relationship diagrams shown in this section show clearly when these associations are inherited from the[[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata and metadata exchange.WebHome]]Base (see the Appendix “A Short Guide to UML in the[[SDMX Information Model>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.SDMX Information Model.WebHome]]” to see the diagrammatic notation used to depict this).11 +There are very few additional classes in this sub model other than those shown in the inheritance diagram below. In other words, the SDMX Base gives most of the structure of this sub model both in terms of associations and in terms of attributes. The relationship diagrams shown in this section show clearly when these associations are inherited from the SDMX Base (see the Appendix “A Short Guide to UML in the SDMX Information Model” to see the diagrammatic notation used to depict this). 12 12 13 -The actual [[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata and metadata exchange.WebHome]]Base construct from which the concrete classes inherit depends upon the requirements of the class for:13 +The actual SDMX Base construct from which the concrete classes inherit depends upon the requirements of the class for: 14 14 15 -[[Annotation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Annotation.WebHome]] – //AnnotableArtefact// 15 +Annotation – //AnnotableArtefact// 16 + 16 16 Identification – //IdentifiableArtefact// 18 + 17 17 Naming – //NameableArtefact// 20 + 18 18 Versioning – //VersionableArtefact// 22 + 19 19 Maintenance – //MaintainableArtefact// 20 20 21 21 == 5.2 Inheritance View == ... ... @@ -30,59 +30,72 @@ 30 30 31 31 ==== 5.2.2.1 Narrative ==== 32 32 33 -Those classes in the [[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata andmetadata exchange.WebHome]] metamodel which require[[annotations>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Annotation.WebHome]]inherit from //AnnotableArtefact//. These are:37 +Those classes in the SDMX metamodel which require annotations inherit from //AnnotableArtefact//. These are: 34 34 35 -//IdentifiableArtefact 36 -[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]] 37 -Key// (and therefore //SeriesKey// and //GroupKey//) 39 +//IdentifiableArtefact// 40 + 41 +//DataSet// 42 + 43 +//Key// (and therefore //SeriesKey// and //GroupKey//) 44 + 38 38 //Observation// 39 39 40 -Those classes in the [[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata andmetadata exchange.WebHome]] metamodel which require[[annotations>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Annotation.WebHome]]and global identity are derived from //IdentifiableArtefact//. These are:47 +Those classes in the SDMX metamodel which require annotations and global identity are derived from //IdentifiableArtefact//. These are: 41 41 42 -//NameableArtefact 43 -ComponentList 44 -[[Component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]// 49 +//NameableArtefact// 45 45 46 - Those classes in the [[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statistical data andmetadata exchange.WebHome]] metamodel which require [[annotations>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Annotation.WebHome]], global identity, multilingual name and multilingual description are derived from//NameableArtefact//. These are:51 +//ComponentList// 47 47 48 -//VersionableArtefact 49 -Item// 53 +//Component// 50 50 51 -The classes in the [[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata andmetadata exchange.WebHome]] metamodel which require[[annotations>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Annotation.WebHome]], global identity, multilingual name and multilingual description,and versioning are derived from //VersionableArtefact//. These are:55 +Those classes in the SDMX metamodel which require annotations, global identity, multilingual name and multilingual description are derived from //NameableArtefact//. These are: 52 52 57 +//VersionableArtefact// 58 + 59 +//Item// 60 + 61 +The classes in the SDMX metamodel which require annotations, global identity, multilingual name and multilingual description, and versioning are derived from //VersionableArtefact//. These are: 62 + 53 53 //MaintainableArtefact// 54 54 55 -Abstract classes which represent information that is maintained by [[Maintenance Agencies>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Maintenanceagency.WebHome]] all inherit from //MaintainableArtefact//, they also inherit all the features of a //VersionableArtefact//, and are:65 +Abstract classes which represent information that is maintained by Maintenance Agencies all inherit from //MaintainableArtefact//, they also inherit all the features of a //VersionableArtefact//, and are: 56 56 57 -//StructureUsage 58 -Structure 59 -ItemScheme// 67 +//StructureUsage// 60 60 69 +//Structure// 70 + 71 +//ItemScheme// 72 + 61 61 All the above classes are abstract. The key to understanding the class diagrams presented in this section are the concrete classes that inherit from these abstract classes. 62 62 63 -Those concrete classes in the [[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata and metadata exchange.WebHome]] [[Data Structure Definition>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Datastructure definition.WebHome]]and[[Dataset>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataset.WebHome]]packages of the metamodel which require to be maintained by Agencies all inherit (via other abstract classes) from //MaintainableArtefact//, these are:75 +Those concrete classes in the SDMX Data Structure Definition and Dataset packages of the metamodel which require to be maintained by Agencies all inherit (via other abstract classes) from //MaintainableArtefact//, these are: 64 64 65 65 Dataflow 78 + 66 66 DataStructureDefinition 67 67 68 -The [[component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]structures that are lists of lists, inherit directly from //Structure//. A //Structure// contains several lists of[[components>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]].The concrete class that inherits from //Structure// is:81 +The component structures that are lists of lists, inherit directly from //Structure//. A //Structure// contains several lists of components. The concrete class that inherits from //Structure// is: 69 69 70 70 DataStructureDefinition 71 71 72 -A DataStructureDefinition contains a list of [[dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]], a list of[[measures>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]and a list of attributes.85 +A DataStructureDefinition contains a list of dimensions, a list of measures and a list of attributes. 73 73 74 74 The concrete classes which inherit from //ComponentList// and are subcomponents of the DataStructureDefinition are: 75 75 76 -DimensionDescriptor – content is [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]] and TimeDimension 77 -DimensionGroupDescriptor – content is an association to [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]], TimeDimension 89 +DimensionDescriptor – content is Dimension and TimeDimension 90 + 91 +DimensionGroupDescriptor – content is an association to Dimension, TimeDimension 92 + 78 78 MeasureDescriptor – content is Measure 94 + 79 79 AttributeDescriptor – content is DataAttribute and an association to MetadataAttribute 80 80 81 -The classes that inherit from // [[Component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]// are:97 +The classes that inherit from //Component// are: 82 82 83 83 Measure 84 84 85 -//DimensionComponent// and thereby its sub classes of [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]] and TimeDimension 101 +//DimensionComponent// and thereby its sub classes of Dimension and TimeDimension 102 + 86 86 //Attribute// and thereby its sub classes of DataAttribute and MetadataAttribute 87 87 88 88 The concrete classes identified above are the majority of the classes required to define the metamodel for the DataStructureDefinition. The diagrams and explanations in the rest of this section show how these concrete classes are related in order to support the functionality required. ... ... @@ -99,42 +99,42 @@ 99 99 100 100 ==== 5.3.2.1 Narrative ==== 101 101 102 -A DataStructureDefinition defines the [[Dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]], TimeDimension, DataAttributes, and[[Measures>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]], and associated[[Representations>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]], that comprise the valid structure of data and related[[attributes>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]that are contained in a[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]], which is defined by a[[Dataflow>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]].In addition, a DataStructureDefinition may be related to one MetadataStructureDefinition, in order to use the latter’s MetadataAttributes, by relating them to other //[[Components>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]// within the[[DSD>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data structure definition.WebHome]], as explained below.119 +A DataStructureDefinition defines the Dimensions, TimeDimension, DataAttributes, and Measures, and associated Representations, that comprise the valid structure of data and related attributes that are contained in a DataSet, which is defined by a Dataflow. In addition, a DataStructureDefinition may be related to one MetadataStructureDefinition, in order to use the latter’s MetadataAttributes, by relating them to other //Components// within the DSD, as explained below. 103 103 104 -The [[Dataflow>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]]may also have additional metadata attached that define qualitative information and(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Constraints(%%)on the use of the DataStructureDefinition such as the subset of[[Codes>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Code.WebHome]]used in a[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]](this is covered later in this document – see sections “(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Constraints(%%)” and “Data Provisioning”). Each[[Dataflow>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]]has a maximum of one DataStructureDefinition specified which defines the structure of any[[DataSets>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataset.WebHome]]tobe reported/disseminated.121 +The Dataflow may also have additional metadata attached that define qualitative information and Constraints on the use of the DataStructureDefinition such as the subset of Codes used in a Dimension (this is covered later in this document – see sections “Constraints” and “Data Provisioning”). Each Dataflow has a maximum of one DataStructureDefinition specified which defines the structure of any DataSets to be reported/disseminated. 105 105 106 -There are two types of [[dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]each having a common association to(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%):123 +There are two types of dimensions each having a common association to Concept: 107 107 108 -* [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]125 +* Dimension 109 109 * TimeDimension 110 110 111 -Note that DimensionComponent can be any or all its sub classes i.e., [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]], TimeDimension.128 +Note that DimensionComponent can be any or all its sub classes i.e., Dimension, TimeDimension. 112 112 113 -The //DimensionComponent//, DataAttribute, MetadataAttribute and [[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]link to the(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%)that defines its name and semantic (/conceptIdentity association to(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%)). The DataAttribute,[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]](but not TimeDimension) and[[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]can optionally have a +conceptRole association with a(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%)that identifies its role in the DataStructureDefinition, or one of the standard pre-defined roles, i.e., those published in "GUIDELINES FOR[[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata and metadata exchange.WebHome]] (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)CONCEPT(%%)ROLES" by the[[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata and metadata exchange.WebHome]]SWG. The use of these roles is to enable applications to process the data in a meaningful way (e.g., relating a[[dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]value to a mapping vector). It is expected, beyond the standard roles published by the SWG, that communities (such as the official statistics community) will harmonise such roles within their community so that data can be exchanged and shared in a meaningful way within that community.130 +The //DimensionComponent//, DataAttribute, MetadataAttribute and Measure link to the Concept that defines its name and semantic (/conceptIdentity association to Concept). The DataAttribute, Dimension (but not TimeDimension) and Measure can optionally have a +conceptRole association with a Concept that identifies its role in the DataStructureDefinition, or one of the standard pre-defined roles, i.e., those published in "GUIDELINES FOR SDMX CONCEPT ROLES" by the SDMX SWG. The use of these roles is to enable applications to process the data in a meaningful way (e.g., relating a dimension value to a mapping vector). It is expected, beyond the standard roles published by the SWG, that communities (such as the official statistics community) will harmonise such roles within their community so that data can be exchanged and shared in a meaningful way within that community. 114 114 115 -The valid values for a //DimensionComponent//, [[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]], DataAttribute or MetadataAttribute, when used in this DataStructureDefinition, are defined by the[[Representation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]].This[[Representation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]]is taken from the(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%)definition (coreRepresentation) unless it is overridden in this DataStructureDefinition (localRepresentation) – see Figure 28. Note also that TimeDimension is constrained to specific FacetValueTypes. Moreover, the[[Representations>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]]of MetadataAttributes are specified in the corresponding MetadataStructureDefinition, linked by the DataStructureDefinition.132 +The valid values for a //DimensionComponent//, Measure, DataAttribute or MetadataAttribute, when used in this DataStructureDefinition, are defined by the Representation. This Representation is taken from the Concept definition (coreRepresentation) unless it is overridden in this DataStructureDefinition (localRepresentation) – see Figure 28. Note also that TimeDimension is constrained to specific FacetValueTypes. Moreover, the Representations of MetadataAttributes are specified in the corresponding MetadataStructureDefinition, linked by the DataStructureDefinition. 116 116 117 -There will always be a DimensionDescriptor grouping that identifies all of the [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]comprising the full key. Together the[[Dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]specify the key of an Observation.134 +There will always be a DimensionDescriptor grouping that identifies all of the Dimension comprising the full key. Together the Dimensions specify the key of an Observation. 118 118 119 -The //DimensionComponent// can optionally be grouped by multiple GroupDimensionDescriptors each of which identifies the group of [[Dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]that can form a partial key. The GroupDimensionDescriptor must be identified (GroupDimensionDescriptor.id) and this is used in the GroupKey of the[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataset.WebHome]]todeclare which DataAttributes or MetadataAttributes are reported at this group(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)level(%%)in the[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]].136 +The //DimensionComponent// can optionally be grouped by multiple GroupDimensionDescriptors each of which identifies the group of Dimensions that can form a partial key. The GroupDimensionDescriptor must be identified (GroupDimensionDescriptor.id) and this is used in the GroupKey of the DataSet to declare which DataAttributes or MetadataAttributes are reported at this group level in the DataSet. 120 120 121 -There can be a maximum of one TimeDimension specified in the DimensionDescriptor. The TimeDimension is used to specify the (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%)used to convey the[[time period>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Timeperiod.WebHome]] of the observation in a[[data set>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataset.WebHome]].The TimeDimension must contain a valid[[representation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]]of time and cannot be coded.138 +There can be a maximum of one TimeDimension specified in the DimensionDescriptor. The TimeDimension is used to specify the Concept used to convey the time period of the observation in a data set. The TimeDimension must contain a valid representation of time and cannot be coded. 122 122 123 -here can be one or more [[Measures>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]under the MeasureDescriptor.[[Measures>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]represent the observable phenomena. Each[[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]may have a valid[[representation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]], a maxOccurs[[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]limiting the maximum number of values per[[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]](which may be set to 'unbounded' for unlimited occurrences), as well as a minOccurs[[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]], indicating the minimum required number of values, when the[[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]is reported. If minOccurs or maxOccurs are omitted (they both default to ‘1’), the[[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]is considered to take a single value; otherwise, it is an array. Moreover, the usage[[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]indicates whether a[[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]must be reported or not, by the corresponding values: mandatory or optional.140 +here can be one or more Measures under the MeasureDescriptor. Measures represent the observable phenomena. Each Measure may have a valid representation, a maxOccurs attribute limiting the maximum number of values per Measure (which may be set to 'unbounded' for unlimited occurrences), as well as a minOccurs attribute, indicating the minimum required number of values, when the Measure is reported. If minOccurs or maxOccurs are omitted (they both default to ‘1’), the Measure is considered to take a single value; otherwise, it is an array. Moreover, the usage attribute indicates whether a Measure must be reported or not, by the corresponding values: mandatory or optional. 124 124 125 -The AttributeDescriptor may contain one or more // [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]//s, i.e., at least one DataAttribute definition or one MetadataAttribute reference.142 +The AttributeDescriptor may contain one or more //Attribute//s, i.e., at least one DataAttribute definition or one MetadataAttribute reference. 126 126 127 -The DataAttribute defines a characteristic of data that are collected or disseminated and is grouped in the DataStructureDefinition by a single AttributeDescriptor. The DataAttribute can be indicated if it must be reported or not, by the corresponding value of the usage [[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]:i.e., mandatory or optional. The property minOccurs specifies the minimum number of array values to be included when the DataAttribute is reported. Moreover, a maxOccurs[[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]indicates whether the DataAttribute may need to report more than one values, i.e., an array of values. The DataAttribute may play a specific role in the structure and this is specified by the +role association to the(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%)that identifies its role.144 +The DataAttribute defines a characteristic of data that are collected or disseminated and is grouped in the DataStructureDefinition by a single AttributeDescriptor. The DataAttribute can be indicated if it must be reported or not, by the corresponding value of the usage attribute: i.e., mandatory or optional. The property minOccurs specifies the minimum number of array values to be included when the DataAttribute is reported. Moreover, a maxOccurs attribute indicates whether the DataAttribute may need to report more than one values, i.e., an array of values. The DataAttribute may play a specific role in the structure and this is specified by the +role association to the Concept that identifies its role. 128 128 129 -The MetadataAttribute defines [[reference metadata>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Referencemetadata.WebHome]] that may be collected or disseminated and is grouped together with DataAttribute under the AttributeDescriptor.146 +The MetadataAttribute defines reference metadata that may be collected or disseminated and is grouped together with DataAttribute under the AttributeDescriptor. 130 130 131 -A DataAttribute or a MetadataAttribute (i.e., an //AttributeComponent//) is specified as being +relatedTo an AttributeRelationship, which defines the constructs to which the //AttributeComponent// is to be reported within a // [[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]//. An //AttributeComponent// can be specified as being related to one of the following[[artefacts>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Artefact.WebHome]]:148 +A DataAttribute or a MetadataAttribute (i.e., an //AttributeComponent//) is specified as being +relatedTo an AttributeRelationship, which defines the constructs to which the //AttributeComponent// is to be reported within a //DataSet//. An //AttributeComponent// can be specified as being related to one of the following artefacts: 132 132 133 -* All data within the [[dataset>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataset.WebHome]](DataflowRelationship) – this is equivalent to attaching an[[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]to all data within the[[Dataflow>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]].134 -* [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]or set of[[Dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]](DimensionRelationship)135 -* Set of [[Dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]specified by a GroupKey (GroupRelationship – this is retained for compatibility reasons – or +groupKey of the DimensionRelationship)150 +* All data within the dataset (DataflowRelationship) – this is equivalent to attaching an Attribute to all data within the Dataflow. 151 +* Dimension or set of Dimensions (DimensionRelationship) 152 +* Set of Dimensions specified by a GroupKey (GroupRelationship – this is retained for compatibility reasons – or +groupKey of the DimensionRelationship) 136 136 * Observation (ObservationRelationship) 137 -* In addition to the positioning of an //AttributeComponent// within a // [[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]//, another relationship indicates the[[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]](s) for which the //AttributeComponent// is reported. Regardless of the position of the //AttributeComponent// within the //[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]//, the //AttributeComponent// may concern one, more than one, or all[[Measures>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]included in the[[DSD>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Datastructure definition.WebHome]].This is expressed using the MeasureRelationship class, which relates a DataAttribute to one or more[[Measures>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]].Lack of the MeasureRelationship defaults to a relationship to all[[Measures>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]].154 +* In addition to the positioning of an //AttributeComponent// within a //DataSet//, another relationship indicates the Measure(s) for which the //AttributeComponent// is reported. Regardless of the position of the //AttributeComponent// within the //DataSet//, the //AttributeComponent// may concern one, more than one, or all Measures included in the DSD. This is expressed using the MeasureRelationship class, which relates a DataAttribute to one or more Measures. Lack of the MeasureRelationship defaults to a relationship to all Measures. 138 138 139 139 [[image:SDMX 3-0-0 SECTION 2 FINAL-1.0 (1)_en_f235bfd4.jpg||height="542" width="604"]] 140 140 ... ... @@ -144,117 +144,135 @@ 144 144 145 145 (% style="width:839.039px" %) 146 146 |**Relationship**|(% style="width:384px" %)**Meaning**|(% style="width:303px" %)**Location in Data Set at which the Attribute is reported** 147 -|DataflowRelationship|(% style="width:384px" %)The value of the [[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]is fixed for all data contained in the[[dataset>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataset.WebHome]].The[[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]value applies to all data defined by the underlying[[Dataflow>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]].|(% style="width:303px" %)The[[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]is reported at the[[Dataset>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataset.WebHome]] (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)level(%%).148 -| [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]](1..n)|(% style="width:384px" %)The value of the[[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]will vary with the value(s) of the referenced[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]](s). In this case, Group(s) to which the[[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]should be attached may optionally be specified.|(% style="width:303px" %)The[[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]is reported at the lowest(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)level(%%)of the[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]to which the[[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]is related, otherwise at the(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)level(%%)of the Group if Attachment Group(s) is specified.149 -|Group|(% style="width:384px" %)The value of the [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]varies with combination of values for all of the[[Dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]contained in the Group. This is added as a convenience to listing all[[Dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]and the attachment Group, but should only be used when the[[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]value varies based on __all__ Group[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]values.|(% style="width:303px" %)The[[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]is reported at the(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)level(%%)of Group.150 -|Observation|(% style="width:384px" %)The value of the [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]varies with the observed value.|(% style="width:303px" %)The[[attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]is reported at the(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)level(%%)of Observation.164 +|DataflowRelationship|(% style="width:384px" %)The value of the attribute is fixed for all data contained in the dataset. The Attribute value applies to all data defined by the underlying Dataflow.|(% style="width:303px" %)The attribute is reported at the Dataset level. 165 +|Dimension (1..n)|(% style="width:384px" %)The value of the attribute will vary with the value(s) of the referenced Dimension(s). In this case, Group(s) to which the attribute should be attached may optionally be specified.|(% style="width:303px" %)The attribute is reported at the lowest level of the Dimension to which the Attribute is related, otherwise at the level of the Group if Attachment Group(s) is specified. 166 +|Group|(% style="width:384px" %)The value of the Attribute varies with combination of values for all of the Dimensions contained in the Group. This is added as a convenience to listing all Dimensions and the attachment Group, but should only be used when the Attribute value varies based on __all__ Group Dimension values.|(% style="width:303px" %)The attribute is reported at the level of Group. 167 +|Observation|(% style="width:384px" %)The value of the Attribute varies with the observed value.|(% style="width:303px" %)The attribute is reported at the level of Observation. 151 151 152 152 [[image:SDMX 3-0-0 SECTION 2 FINAL-1.0 (1)_en_42ff01fb.jpg||height="380" width="590"]] 153 153 154 154 **Figure 30: Representation of DSD Components** 155 155 156 -Each of [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]], TimeDimension,[[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]], DataAttribute and MetadataAttribute can have a[[Representation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]]specified (using the localRepresentation association). If this is not specified in the DataStructureDefinition then the[[representation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]]specified for(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%) (coreRepresentation) is used. [[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]], and DataAttribute may be also represented by multilingual text (as seen in the [[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]] diagram further down). An exception is the MetadataAttribute, where its [[Representation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]] is specified in the MetadataStructureDefinition.173 +Each of Dimension, TimeDimension, Measure, DataAttribute and MetadataAttribute can have a Representation specified (using the localRepresentation association). If this is not specified in the DataStructureDefinition then the representation specified for Concept 157 157 175 +(coreRepresentation) is used. Measure, and DataAttribute may be also represented by multilingual text (as seen in the DataSet diagram further down). An exception is the MetadataAttribute, where its Representation is specified in the MetadataStructureDefinition. 176 + 158 158 A DataStructureDefinition can be extended to form a derived DataStructureDefinition. This is supported in the StructureMap. 159 159 160 160 ==== 5.3.2.2 Definitions ==== 161 161 181 +: 182 + 162 162 ((( 163 163 (% style="width:834.039px" %) 164 -| (% style="width:209px" %)**Class**|(% style="width:175px" %)**Feature**|(% style="width:454px" %)**Description**165 -| (% style="width:209px" %)StructureUsage|(% style="width:175px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)See “[[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata and metadata exchange.WebHome]]Base”.166 -| (% style="width:209px" %)[[Dataflow>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]]|(% style="width:175px" %)(((185 +|**Class**|(% style="width:194px" %)**Feature**|(% style="width:454px" %)**Description** 186 +|StructureUsage|(% style="width:194px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)See “SDMX Base”. 187 +|Dataflow|(% style="width:194px" %)((( 167 167 Inherits from 189 + 168 168 //StructureUsage// 169 -)))|(% style="width:454px" %)Abstract (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concept(%%)(i.e., the structure without any data) of a flow of data that providers will provide for different reference periods.170 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)/structure|(% style="width:454px" %)Associates a[[Dataflow>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]]to the Data Structure Definition.171 -| (% style="width:209px" %)DataStructureDefiniti on|(% style="width:175px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)A collection of metadata(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concepts(%%), their structure and usage when used to collect or disseminate data.172 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)/grouping|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to a set of metadata(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concepts(%%)that have an identified structural role in a Data Structure Definition.173 -| (% style="width:209px" %)GroupDimensionDescriptor|(% style="width:175px" %)(((191 +)))|(% style="width:454px" %)Abstract concept (i.e., the structure without any data) of a flow of data that providers will provide for different reference periods. 192 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)/structure|(% style="width:454px" %)Associates a Dataflow to the Data Structure Definition. 193 +|DataStructureDefiniti on|(% style="width:194px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)A collection of metadata concepts, their structure and usage when used to collect or disseminate data. 194 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)/grouping|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to a set of metadata concepts that have an identified structural role in a Data Structure Definition. 195 +|GroupDimensionDescrip tor|(% style="width:194px" %)((( 174 174 Inherits from 197 + 175 175 //ComponentList// 176 -)))|(% style="width:454px" %)A set of metadata (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concepts(%%)that define a partial key derived from the[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]Descriptor in a Data Structure Definition.177 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)/components|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to the[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]][[components>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]that comprise the group.178 -| (% style="width:209px" %)DimensionDescriptor|(% style="width:175px" %)(((199 +)))|(% style="width:454px" %)A set of metadata concepts that define a partial key derived from the Dimension Descriptor in a Data Structure Definition. 200 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)/components|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to the Dimension components that comprise the group. 201 +|DimensionDescriptor|(% style="width:194px" %)((( 179 179 Inherits from 203 + 180 180 //ComponentList// 181 -)))|(% style="width:454px" %)An ordered set of metadata (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concepts(%%)that, combined, classify a statistical series, and whose values, when combined (the key) in an instance such as a[[data set>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]], uniquely identify a specific observation.182 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)/components|(% style="width:454px" %)(((183 -An association to the [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]and Time[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]comprising the Key Descriptor.205 +)))|(% style="width:454px" %)An ordered set of metadata concepts that, combined, classify a statistical series, and whose values, when combined (the key) in an instance such as a data set, uniquely identify a specific observation. 206 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)/components|(% style="width:454px" %)((( 207 +An association to the Dimension and Time Dimension comprising the Key Descriptor. 184 184 ))) 185 -| (% style="width:209px" %)AttributeDescriptor|(% style="width:175px" %)(((209 +|AttributeDescriptor|(% style="width:194px" %)((( 186 186 Inherits from 211 + 187 187 //ComponentList// 188 -)))|(% style="width:454px" %)A set metadata (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concepts(%%)that define the[[Attributes>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]of a Data Structure Definition.189 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)/[[components>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to a Data[[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]][[component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]].190 -| (% style="width:209px" %)MeasureDescriptor|(% style="width:175px" %)(((213 +)))|(% style="width:454px" %)A set metadata concepts that define the Attributes of a Data Structure Definition. 214 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)/components|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to a Data Attribute component. 215 +|MeasureDescriptor|(% style="width:194px" %)((( 191 191 Inherits from 217 + 192 192 //ComponentList// 193 -)))|(% style="width:454px" %)A metadata (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concept(%%)that defines the[[Measures>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]of a Data Structure Definition.194 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)/components|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to a[[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]][[component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]].195 -| (% style="width:209px" %)//DimensionComponent//|(% style="width:175px" %)(((219 +)))|(% style="width:454px" %)A metadata concept that defines the Measures of a Data Structure Definition. 220 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)/components|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to a Measure component. 221 +|//DimensionComponent//|(% style="width:194px" %)((( 196 196 Inherits from 197 -//[[Component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]// 198 198 199 -Sub class [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]] 224 +//Component// 225 + 226 +Sub class Dimension 227 + 200 200 TimeDimension 201 -)))|(% style="width:454px" %)An abstract class representing any [[Component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]that can be used for identifying observations.202 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)order|(% style="width:454px" %)Specifies the order of the[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]][[Components>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]within the[[DSD>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Datastructure definition.WebHome]].The property is used to indicate the position of the[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]][[Component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]and determines the Key for identifying observations, or series. The Time[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]], when specified, must be the last within the[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]Descriptor.203 -| (% style="width:209px" %)[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]|(% style="width:175px" %)(((229 +)))|(% style="width:454px" %)An abstract class representing any Component that can be used for identifying observations. 230 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)order|(% style="width:454px" %)Specifies the order of the Dimension Components within the DSD. The property is used to indicate the position of the Dimension Component and determines the Key for identifying observations, or series. The Time Dimension, when specified, must be the last within the Dimension Descriptor. 231 +|Dimension|(% style="width:194px" %)((( 204 204 Inherits from 233 + 205 205 //DimensionComponent// 206 -)))|(% style="width:454px" %)A metadata (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concept(%%)used (most probably together with other metadata(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concepts(%%))to classify a statistical series, e.g., a statistical(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concept(%%)indicating a certain[[economic activity>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Economicactivity.WebHome]] or a geographical reference area.207 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)/role|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to the(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%)that specifies the role that that the[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]plays in the Data Structure Definition.208 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)/conceptIdentity|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to the metadata(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concept(%%)which defines the semantic of the[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]].209 -| (% style="width:209px" %)TimeDimension|(% style="width:175px" %)(((235 +)))|(% style="width:454px" %)A metadata concept used (most probably together with other metadata concepts) to classify a statistical series, e.g., a statistical concept indicating a certain economic activity or a geographical reference area. 236 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)/role|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to the Concept that specifies the role that that the Dimension plays in the Data Structure Definition. 237 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)/conceptIdentity|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to the metadata concept which defines the semantic of the Dimension. 238 +|TimeDimension|(% style="width:194px" %)((( 210 210 Inherits from 240 + 211 211 //DimensionComponent// 212 -)))|(% style="width:454px" %)A metadata (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concept(%%)that identifies the[[component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]in the key structure that has the role of “time”.213 -| (% style="width:209px" %)DataAttribute|(% style="width:175px" %)(((242 +)))|(% style="width:454px" %)A metadata concept that identifies the component in the key structure that has the role of “time”. 243 +|DataAttribute|(% style="width:194px" %)((( 214 214 Inherits from 215 -//[[Component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]// 245 + 246 +//Component// 216 216 )))|(% style="width:454px" %)A characteristic of an object or entity. 217 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)/role|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to the(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%)that specifies the role that that the Data[[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]plays in the Data Structure Definition.218 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)minOccurs|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines the minimum required occurrences for the[[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]].When equals to zero, the[[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]is conditional.219 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)maxOccurs|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines the maximum allowed occurrences for the[[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]].220 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)usage|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines whether a Data[[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]must be reported or not.221 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)+relatedTo|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to an[[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]Relationship.222 -| (%style="width:209px" %)|(% style="width:175px" %)/conceptIdentity|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to the(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%)which defines the semantic of the[[component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]].223 -| (% style="width:209px" %)[[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]|(% style="width:175px" %)(((248 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)/role|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to the Concept that specifies the role that that the Data Attribute plays in the Data Structure Definition. 249 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)minOccurs|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines the minimum required occurrences for the Attribute. When equals to zero, the Attribute is conditional. 250 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)maxOccurs|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines the maximum allowed occurrences for the Attribute. 251 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)usage|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines whether a Data Attribute must be reported or not. 252 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)+relatedTo|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to an Attribute Relationship. 253 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)/conceptIdentity|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to the Concept which defines the semantic of the component. 254 +|Measure|(% style="width:194px" %)((( 224 224 Inherits from 225 -//[[Component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]// 226 -)))|(% style="width:454px" %)The metadata (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)concept(%%) that is the phenomenon to be measured in a [[data set>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]. In a [[data set>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]] the instance of the [[measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]] is often called the observation. 227 -|(% style="width:209px" %) |(% style="width:175px" %)/conceptIdentity|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to the (% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%) which carries the values of the [[measures>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]. 228 -|(% style="width:209px" %) |(% style="width:175px" %)minOccurs|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines the minimum required occurrences for the [[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]. When equals to zero, the [[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]] is conditional. 229 -|(% style="width:209px" %) |(% style="width:175px" %)maxOccurs|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines the maximum allowed occurrences for the [[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]]. 230 -|(% style="width:209px" %) |(% style="width:175px" %)usage|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines whether a [[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]] must be reported or not. 231 -|(% style="width:209px" %)//AttributeRelationship//|(% style="width:175px" %)((( 256 + 257 +//Component// 258 +)))|(% style="width:454px" %)The metadata concept that is the phenomenon to be measured in a data set. In a data set the instance of the measure is often called the observation. 259 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)/conceptIdentity|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to the Concept which carries the values of the measures. 260 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)minOccurs|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines the minimum required occurrences for the Measure. When equals to zero, the Measure is conditional. 261 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)maxOccurs|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines the maximum allowed occurrences for the Measure. 262 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)usage|(% style="width:454px" %)Defines whether a Measure must be reported or not. 263 +|//AttributeRelationship//|(% style="width:194px" %)((( 232 232 Abstract Class 265 + 233 233 Sub classes 267 + 234 234 ObservationRelationship 235 -GroupRelationship DimensionRelationship 236 -)))|(% style="width:454px" %)Specifies the type of [[artefact>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Artefact.WebHome]] to which a Data [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]] can be attached in a [[Data Set>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]. 237 -|(% style="width:209px" %)ObservationRelationship|(% style="width:175px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)The Data [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]] is related to the observations of the [[Data Set>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]. 238 -|(% style="width:209px" %)GroupRelationship|(% style="width:175px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)The Data [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]] is related to a Group [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]] Descriptor construct. 239 -|(% style="width:209px" %) |(% style="width:175px" %)+groupKey|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to the Group [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]] Descriptor 240 -|(% style="width:209px" %)DimensionRelationship|(% style="width:175px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)The Data [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]] is related to a set of [[Dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]. 241 -|(% style="width:209px" %) |(% style="width:175px" %)+dimensions|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to the set of [[Dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]] to which the Data [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]] is related. 242 -|(% style="width:209px" %) |(% style="width:175px" %)+groupKey|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to the Group [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]] Descriptor which specifies the set of [[Dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]] to which the Data [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]] is attached. 243 -|(% style="width:209px" %)MeasureRelationship|(% style="width:175px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)The [[Measures>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]] that a Data [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]] is reported for. 244 -|(% style="width:209px" %) |(% style="width:175px" %)+measures|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to the set of [[Measures>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]] to which a Data [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]] is related to. 245 -|(% style="width:209px" %)SentinelValuesType|(% style="width:175px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)This [[facet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Facet.WebHome]] indicates that an [[Attribute>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]] or a [[Measure>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Measure.WebHome]] has sentinel values with special meaning within their data type. This is realised by providing such values within the TextFormat, in addition to any textType or other [[Facet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Facet.WebHome]]. 246 -|(% style="width:209px" %)SentinelValue|(% style="width:175px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)A value that has a special meaning within the text format [[representation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]] of the [[Component>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]. 247 -|(% style="width:209px" %) |(% style="width:175px" %)+name|(% style="width:454px" %)An association of a Sentinel Value to a multilingual name. 248 -|(% style="width:209px" %) |(% style="width:175px" %)+description|(% style="width:454px" %)An association of a Sentinel Value to a multilingual description. 269 + 270 +GroupRelationship DimensionRelationshi p 271 +)))|(% style="width:454px" %)Specifies the type of artefact to which a Data Attribute can be attached in a Data Set. 272 +|ObservationRelationsh ip|(% style="width:194px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)The Data Attribute is related to the observations of the Data Set. 273 +|GroupRelationship|(% style="width:194px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)The Data Attribute is related to a Group Dimension Descriptor construct. 274 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)+groupKey|(% style="width:454px" %)An association to the Group Dimension Descriptor 275 +|DimensionRelationship|(% style="width:194px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)The Data Attribute is related to a set of Dimensions. 276 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)+dimensions|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to the set of Dimensions to which the Data Attribute is related. 277 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)+groupKey|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to the Group Dimension Descriptor which specifies the set of Dimensions to which the Data Attribute is attached. 278 +|MeasureRelationship|(% style="width:194px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)The Measures that a Data Attribute is reported for. 279 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)+measures|(% style="width:454px" %)Association to the set of Measures to which a Data Attribute is related to. 280 +|SentinelValuesType|(% style="width:194px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)This facet indicates that an Attribute or a Measure has sentinel values with special meaning within their data type. This is realised by providing such values within the TextFormat, in addition to any textType or other Facet. 281 +|SentinelValue|(% style="width:194px" %) |(% style="width:454px" %)A value that has a special meaning within the text format representation of the Component. 282 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)+name|(% style="width:454px" %)An association of a Sentinel Value to a multilingual name. 283 +| |(% style="width:194px" %)+description|(% style="width:454px" %)An association of a Sentinel Value to a multilingual description. 249 249 ))) 250 250 251 -The explanation of the classes, [[attributes>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]], and associations comprising the[[Representation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]]is described in the section on the[[SDMX>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Statisticaldata and metadata exchange.WebHome]]Base.286 +The explanation of the classes, attributes, and associations comprising the Representation is described in the section on the SDMX Base. 252 252 253 253 == 5.4 Data Set – Relationship View == 254 254 255 255 === 5.4.1 Context === 256 256 257 -A [[data set>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataset.WebHome]]comprises the collection of data values and associated metadata that are collected or disseminated according to a known DataStructureDefinition.292 +A data set comprises the collection of data values and associated metadata that are collected or disseminated according to a known DataStructureDefinition. 258 258 259 259 === 5.4.2 Class Diagram === 260 260 ... ... @@ -266,25 +266,27 @@ 266 266 267 267 ==== 5.4.3.1 Narrative – Data Set ==== 268 268 269 -Note that the // [[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]// must conform to the DataStructureDefinition associated to the[[Dataflow>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]]for which this[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataset.WebHome]]is an “instance of data”. Whilst the model shows the association to the classes of the DataStructureDefinition, this is for conceptual purposes to show the link to the DataStructureDefinition. In the actual //[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]// as exchanged there must, of course, be a reference to the DataStructureDefinition and optionally a[[Dataflow>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]]or a ProvisionAgreement, but the DataStructureDefinition is not necessarily exchanged with the data. Therefore, the DataStructureDefinition classes are shown in the grey areas, as these are not a part of the //[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]// when the //[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]// is exchanged. However, the[[structural metadata>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Structuralmetadata.WebHome]]in the DataStructureDefinition can be used by an application to validate the contents of the //[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]// in terms of the valid content of a //KeyValue// as defined by the[[Representation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]]in the DataStructureDefinition.304 +Note that the //DataSet// must conform to the DataStructureDefinition associated to the Dataflow for which this DataSet is an “instance of data”. Whilst the model shows the association to the classes of the DataStructureDefinition, this is for conceptual purposes to show the link to the DataStructureDefinition. In the actual //DataSet// as exchanged there must, of course, be a reference to the DataStructureDefinition and optionally a Dataflow or a ProvisionAgreement, but the DataStructureDefinition is not necessarily exchanged with the data. Therefore, the DataStructureDefinition classes are shown in the grey areas, as these are not a part of the //DataSet// when the //DataSet// is exchanged. However, the structural metadata in the DataStructureDefinition can be used by an application to validate the contents of the //DataSet// in terms of the valid content of a //KeyValue// as defined by the Representation in the DataStructureDefinition. 270 270 271 -An organisation playing the role of DataProvider can be responsible for one or more // [[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]//.306 +An organisation playing the role of DataProvider can be responsible for one or more //DataSet//. 272 272 273 -A // [[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]// is formatted as a DataStructureDefinition specific[[data set>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataset.WebHome]](StructureSpecificDataSet). The structured[[data set>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dataset.WebHome]]is structured according to one specific DataStructureDefinition; hence the latter is required for validation at the syntax(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)level(%%).308 +A //DataSet// is formatted as a DataStructureDefinition specific data set (StructureSpecificDataSet). The structured data set is structured according to one specific DataStructureDefinition; hence the latter is required for validation at the syntax level. 274 274 275 -A // [[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]// is a collection of a set of //Observation//s that share the same dimensionality, which is specified by a set of unique[[components>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Component.WebHome]]([[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]], TimeDimension) defined in theDimensionDescriptor of the DataStructureDefinition, together with associated310 +A //DataSet// is a collection of a set of //Observation//s that share the same dimensionality, which is specified by a set of unique components (Dimension, TimeDimension) defined in the 276 276 277 - //AttributeValue//sthat definepecific characteristicsaboutthe[[artefact>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Artefact.WebHome]] to whichits attached – //Observation//s,setf [[Dimensions>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]. Itcan bestructuredintermsofaSeriesKey towhich //Observation//sare reported.312 +DimensionDescriptor of the DataStructureDefinition, together with associated 278 278 279 - The//Observation// canbethevalue(s)ofthe variable(s) being measured forthe(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concept(%%) associatedto theMeasure(s)intheMeasureDescriptor ofthe DataStructureDefinition. Each //Observation// associatesone or more //ObservationValue//swith aKeyValue(+observationDimension)which isthevalue for the “[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]at(%style="color:#2ecc71"%)Level(%%)”. Any [[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]can be specifiedas beingthe“[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]attheObservation (%style="color:#2ecc71"%)Level(%%)”, andthis specificationis made at the(%style="color:#2ecc71" %)level(%%) of the //[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]//(i.e., it mustbe the same[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]] forheentire //[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]//).314 +//AttributeValue//s that define specific characteristics about the artefact to which it is attached – //Observation//s, set of Dimensions. It can be structured in terms of a SeriesKey to which //Observation//s are reported. 280 280 281 -The // KeyValue//isa valueforoneof TimeDimensionor[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]specifiedinthe DataStructureDefinition.Ifit is[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]],it canbecoded (CodedKeyValue)oruncoded(UncodedKeyValue).If it istheTimeDimensionthenitisa TimeKeyValue. TheactualvaluethattheCodedDimensionValuecantakemustbeeof the[[Codes>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Code.WebHome]]intheCodelistspecified as the[[Representation>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]]of the[[Dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]inhe DataStructureDefinition.316 +The //Observation// can be the value(s) of the variable(s) being measured for the Concept associated to the Measure(s) in the MeasureDescriptor of the DataStructureDefinition. Each //Observation// associates one or more //ObservationValue//s with a KeyValue (+observationDimension) which is the value for the “Dimension at the Observation Level”. Any Dimension can be specified as being the “Dimension at the Observation Level”, and this specification is made at the level of the //DataSet// (i.e., it must be the same Dimension for the entire //DataSet//). 282 282 318 +The //KeyValue// is a value for one of TimeDimension or Dimension specified in the DataStructureDefinition. If it is a Dimension, it can be coded (CodedKeyValue) or uncoded (UncodedKeyValue). If it is the TimeDimension then it is a TimeKeyValue. The actual value that the CodedDimensionValue can take must be one of the Codes in the Codelist specified as the Representation of the Dimension in the DataStructureDefinition. 319 + 283 283 An ObservationValue can be coded – this is the CodedObservation – or it can be uncoded – this is the UncodedObservation. In the case of uncoded observations, the values may be multilingual – expressed via the TextMeasureValue – or not (OtherUncodedMeasureValue). 284 284 285 -The GroupKey is a subunit of the //Key// that has the same dimensionality as the SeriesKey but defines a subset of the KeyValues of the SeriesKey. Its sub [[dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]structure is defined in the GroupDimensionDescriptor of the DataStructureDefinition identified by the same id as the GroupKey. The id identifies a “type” of group and the purpose of the GroupKey is to report one or more //AttributeValue// that are contained at this group(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)level(%%). The GroupKey is present when the GroupDimensionDescriptor is related to the GroupRelationship in the DataStructureDefinition. There can be many types of groups in a //[[DataSet>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Data set.WebHome]]//. If the Group is related to the DimensionRelationship in the DataStructureDefinition then the //AttributeValue// will be reported with the appropriate[[dimension>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Dimension.WebHome]]in the SeriesKey or Observation.322 +The GroupKey is a subunit of the //Key// that has the same dimensionality as the SeriesKey but defines a subset of the KeyValues of the SeriesKey. Its sub dimension structure is defined in the GroupDimensionDescriptor of the DataStructureDefinition identified by the same id as the GroupKey. The id identifies a “type” of group and the purpose of the GroupKey is to report one or more //AttributeValue// that are contained at this group level. The GroupKey is present when the GroupDimensionDescriptor is related to the GroupRelationship in the DataStructureDefinition. There can be many types of groups in a //DataSet//. If the Group is related to the DimensionRelationship in the DataStructureDefinition then the //AttributeValue// will be reported with the appropriate dimension in the SeriesKey or Observation. 286 286 287 -In this way each of SeriesKey, GroupKey, and Observation can have zero or more //AttributeValue//s that define some metadata about the object to which it is associated. The //AttributeValue// may be either a //DataAttributeValue// or a //MetadataAttributeValue//, representing values of DataAttributes defined in the [[DSD>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Datastructure definition.WebHome]] or MetadataAttributes of the linked[[MSD>>doc:xwiki:Glossary.Metadata structure definition.WebHome]], respectively. The allowable(% style="color:#2ecc71" %)Concepts(%%)and the objects to which these metadata can be associated (attached) are defined in the DataStructureDefinition and the linked MetadataStructureDefinition.324 +In this way each of SeriesKey, GroupKey, and Observation can have zero or more //AttributeValue//s that define some metadata about the object to which it is associated. The //AttributeValue// may be either a //DataAttributeValue// or a //MetadataAttributeValue//, representing values of DataAttributes defined in the DSD or MetadataAttributes of the linked MSD, respectively. The allowable Concepts and the objects to which these metadata can be associated (attached) are defined in the DataStructureDefinition and the linked MetadataStructureDefinition. 288 288 289 289 The //AttributeValue// links to the object type (SeriesKey, GroupKey, Observation) to which it is associated. 290 290 ... ... @@ -291,153 +291,196 @@ 291 291 ==== 5.4.3.2 Definitions ==== 292 292 293 293 (% style="width:812.039px" %) 294 -|(% style="width:147px" %)**Class**|(% style="width:2 46px" %)**Feature**|(% style="width:395px" %)**Description**295 -|(% style="width:147px" %)//DataSet//|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((331 +|(% style="width:147px" %)**Class**|(% style="width:222px" %)**Feature**|(% style="width:437px" %)**Description** 332 +|(% style="width:147px" %)//DataSet//|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 296 296 Abstract Class 334 + 297 297 Sub classes 336 + 298 298 StructureSpecificData 338 + 299 299 Set 300 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)An organised collection of data.301 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)reportingBegin|(% style="width:395px" %)A specific time period in a known system of time periods that identifies the start period of a report.302 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)reportingEnd|(% style="width:395px" %)A specific time period in a known system of time periods that identifies the end period of a report.303 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)dataExtractionDate|(% style="width:395px" %)A specific time period that identifies the date and time that the data are extracted from a data source.304 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)validFrom|(% style="width:395px" %)Indicates the inclusive start time indicating the validity of the information in the data set.305 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)validTo|(% style="width:395px" %)Indicates the inclusive end time indicating the validity of the information in the data set.306 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)publicationYear|(% style="width:395px" %)Specifies the year of publication of the data or metadata in terms of whatever provisioning agreements might be in force.307 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)publicationPeriod|(% style="width:395px" %)Specifies the period of publication of the data or metadata in terms of whatever provisioning agreements might be in force.308 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)setId|(% style="width:395px" %)Provides an identification of the data set.309 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)action|(% style="width:395px" %)Defines the action to be taken by the recipient system (information, append, replace, delete)310 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)describedBy|(% style="width:395px" %)Associates a Dataflow and thereby a Data Structure Definition to the data set.311 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+structuredBy|(% style="width:395px" %)Associates the Data Structure Definition that defines the structure of the Data Set. Note that the Data Structure Definition is the same as that associated (non-mandatory) to the Dataflow.312 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+publishedBy|(% style="width:395px" %)Associates the Data Provider that reports/publishes the data.313 -|(% style="width:147px" %)StructureSpecific DataSet|(% style="width:2 46px" %) |(% style="width:395px" %)An XML specific data format structure that contains data corresponding to one specific Data Structure Definition.314 -|(% style="width:147px" %)//Key//|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((340 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)An organised collection of data. 341 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)reportingBegin|(% style="width:437px" %)A specific time period in a known system of time periods that identifies the start period of a report. 342 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)reportingEnd|(% style="width:437px" %)A specific time period in a known system of time periods that identifies the end period of a report. 343 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)dataExtractionDate|(% style="width:437px" %)A specific time period that identifies the date and time that the data are extracted from a data source. 344 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)validFrom|(% style="width:437px" %)Indicates the inclusive start time indicating the validity of the information in the data set. 345 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)validTo|(% style="width:437px" %)Indicates the inclusive end time indicating the validity of the information in the data set. 346 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)publicationYear|(% style="width:437px" %)Specifies the year of publication of the data or metadata in terms of whatever provisioning agreements might be in force. 347 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)publicationPeriod|(% style="width:437px" %)Specifies the period of publication of the data or metadata in terms of whatever provisioning agreements might be in force. 348 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)setId|(% style="width:437px" %)Provides an identification of the data set. 349 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)action|(% style="width:437px" %)Defines the action to be taken by the recipient system (information, append, replace, delete) 350 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)describedBy|(% style="width:437px" %)Associates a Dataflow and thereby a Data Structure Definition to the data set. 351 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+structuredBy|(% style="width:437px" %)Associates the Data Structure Definition that defines the structure of the Data Set. Note that the Data Structure Definition is the same as that associated (non-mandatory) to the Dataflow. 352 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+publishedBy|(% style="width:437px" %)Associates the Data Provider that reports/publishes the data. 353 +|(% style="width:147px" %)StructureSpecific DataSet|(% style="width:222px" %) |(% style="width:437px" %)An XML specific data format structure that contains data corresponding to one specific Data Structure Definition. 354 +|(% style="width:147px" %)//Key//|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 315 315 Abstract class Sub classes 356 + 316 316 SeriesKey 358 + 317 317 GroupKey 318 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)Comprises the cross product of values of dimensions that identify uniquely an Observation.319 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)keyValues|(% style="width:395px" %)Association to the individual Key Values that comprise the Key.320 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+attachedAttribute|(% style="width:395px" %)Association to the Attribute Values relating to the Series Key or Group Key.321 -|(% style="width:147px" %)//KeyValue//|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((360 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)Comprises the cross product of values of dimensions that identify uniquely an Observation. 361 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)keyValues|(% style="width:437px" %)Association to the individual Key Values that comprise the Key. 362 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+attachedAttribute|(% style="width:437px" %)Association to the Attribute Values relating to the Series Key or Group Key. 363 +|(% style="width:147px" %)//KeyValue//|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 322 322 Abstract class Sub classes 365 + 323 323 TimeKeyValue 367 + 324 324 CodedKeyValue 369 + 325 325 UncodedKeyValue 326 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)The value of a component of a key such as the value of the instance a Dimension in a Dimension Descriptor of a Data Structure Definition.327 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+valueFor|(% style="width:395px" %)(((371 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)The value of a component of a key such as the value of the instance a Dimension in a Dimension Descriptor of a Data Structure Definition. 372 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+valueFor|(% style="width:437px" %)((( 328 328 Association to the key component in the Data Structure Definition for which this Key Value is a valid representation. 329 329 Note that this is conceptual association as the key component is identified explicitly in the data set. 330 330 ))) 331 -|(% style="width:147px" %)TimeKeyValue|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((376 +|(% style="width:147px" %)TimeKeyValue|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 332 332 Inherits from 378 + 333 333 //KeyValue// 334 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)The value of the Time Dimension component of the key.335 -|(% style="width:147px" %)CodedKeyValue|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((380 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)The value of the Time Dimension component of the key. 381 +|(% style="width:147px" %)CodedKeyValue|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 336 336 Inherits from 383 + 337 337 //KeyValue// 338 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)The value of a coded component of the key. The value is the Code to which this class is associated.339 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+valueOf|(% style="width:395px" %)Association to the Code. Note that this is a conceptual association showing that the Code must exist in the Code list associated with the Dimension in the Data Structure Definition. In the actual Data Set the value of the Code is placed in the Key Value.340 -|(% style="width:147px" %)UnCodedKeyValue|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((385 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)The value of a coded component of the key. The value is the Code to which this class is associated. 386 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+valueOf|(% style="width:437px" %)Association to the Code. Note that this is a conceptual association showing that the Code must exist in the Code list associated with the Dimension in the Data Structure Definition. In the actual Data Set the value of the Code is placed in the Key Value. 387 +|(% style="width:147px" %)UnCodedKeyValue|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 341 341 Inherits from 389 + 342 342 //KeyValue// 343 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)The value of an uncoded component of the key.344 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)value|(% style="width:395px" %)The value of the key component.345 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)startTime|(% style="width:395px" %)This attribute is only used if the textFormat of the attribute is of the Timespan type in the Data Structure Definition (in which case the value field takes a duration).346 -|(% style="width:147px" %)GroupKey|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((391 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)The value of an uncoded component of the key. 392 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)value|(% style="width:437px" %)The value of the key component. 393 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)startTime|(% style="width:437px" %)This attribute is only used if the textFormat of the attribute is of the Timespan type in the Data Structure Definition (in which case the value field takes a duration). 394 +|(% style="width:147px" %)GroupKey|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 347 347 Inherits from 396 + 348 348 //Key// 349 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)A set of Key Values that comprise a partial key, of the same dimensionality as the Time Series Key for the purpose of attaching Data Attributes.350 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+describedBy|(% style="width:395px" %)Associates the Group Dimension Descriptor defined in the Data Structure Definition.351 -|(% style="width:147px" %)SeriesKey|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((398 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)A set of Key Values that comprise a partial key, of the same dimensionality as the Time Series Key for the purpose of attaching Data Attributes. 399 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+describedBy|(% style="width:437px" %)Associates the Group Dimension Descriptor defined in the Data Structure Definition. 400 +|(% style="width:147px" %)SeriesKey|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 352 352 Inherits from 402 + 353 353 //Key// 354 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)Comprises the cross product of values of all the Key Values that, together with the Key Value of the +observation Dimension identify uniquely an Observation.355 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+describedBy|(% style="width:395px" %)Associates the Dimension Descriptor defined in the Data Structure Definition.356 -|(% style="width:147px" %)Observation|(% style="width:2 46px" %) |(% style="width:395px" %)The value(s) of the observed phenomenon in the context of the Key Values comprising the key.357 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+valueFor|(% style="width:395px" %)(((404 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)Comprises the cross product of values of all the Key Values that, together with the Key Value of the +observation Dimension identify uniquely an Observation. 405 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+describedBy|(% style="width:437px" %)Associates the Dimension Descriptor defined in the Data Structure Definition. 406 +|(% style="width:147px" %)Observation|(% style="width:222px" %) |(% style="width:437px" %)The value(s) of the observed phenomenon in the context of the Key Values comprising the key. 407 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+valueFor|(% style="width:437px" %)((( 358 358 Associates the Measure(s) defined in the Data Structure Definition. 359 359 360 360 The source multiplicity (1..*) indicates that more than one values may be provided for a Measure, if the latter allows it. 361 361 ))) 362 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+attachedAttribute|(% style="width:395px" %)Association to the Attribute Values relating to the Observation.363 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+observationDimension|(% style="width:395px" %)Association to the Key Value that holds the value of the “Dimension at the Observation Level”.364 -|(% style="width:147px" %)//ObservationValue//|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((412 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+attachedAttribute|(% style="width:437px" %)Association to the Attribute Values relating to the Observation. 413 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+observationDimension|(% style="width:437px" %)Association to the Key Value that holds the value of the “Dimension at the Observation Level”. 414 +|(% style="width:147px" %)//ObservationValue//|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 365 365 Abstract class 416 + 366 366 Sub classes 367 -//UncodedObservationValue// 418 + 419 +//UncodedObservationVal// 420 + 421 +//ue// 422 + 368 368 CodedObservation 369 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)370 -|(% style="width:147px" %)//UncodedObservatio nValue//|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((424 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %) 425 +|(% style="width:147px" %)//UncodedObservatio nValue//|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 371 371 Abstract class 427 + 372 372 Inherits from 429 + 373 373 //ObservationValue// 431 + 374 374 Sub classes 375 -OtherUncodedMeasureValue 433 + 434 +OtherUncodedMeasureVa lue 435 + 376 376 TextMeasureValue 377 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)378 -|(% style="width:147px" %)OtherUncodedMeasu reValue|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((437 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %) 438 +|(% style="width:147px" %)OtherUncodedMeasu reValue|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 379 379 Inherits from 380 380 381 -//UncodedObservationValue// 382 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)An observation that has a text value.383 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)value|(% style="width:395px" %)The value of the Uncoded Observation.384 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)startTime|(% style="width:395px" %)This attribute is only used if the textFormat of the Measure is of the Timespan type in the Data Structure Definition (in which case the value field takes a duration).385 -|(% style="width:147px" %)TextMeasureValue|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((441 +//UncodedObservationVal ue// 442 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)An observation that has a text value. 443 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)value|(% style="width:437px" %)The value of the Uncoded Observation. 444 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)startTime|(% style="width:437px" %)This attribute is only used if the textFormat of the Measure is of the Timespan type in the Data Structure Definition (in which case the value field takes a duration). 445 +|(% style="width:147px" %)TextMeasureValue|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 386 386 Inherits from 387 -//UncodedObservationValue// 388 -)))|(% style="width:395px" %)An observation that has a localised text value 389 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:246px" %)text|(% style="width:395px" %)The localised text values. 390 -|(% style="width:147px" %)CodedObservation|(% style="width:246px" %)((( 447 + 448 +//UncodedObservationVal ue// 449 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)An observation that has a localised text value 450 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)text|(% style="width:437px" %)The localised text values. 451 +|(% style="width:147px" %)CodedObservation|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 391 391 Inherits from 453 + 392 392 //ObservationValue// 393 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)An Observation that takes its value from a code in a Code list.394 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+valueOf|(% style="width:395px" %)Association to the Code that is the value of the Observation. Note that this is a conceptual association showing that the Code must exist in the Codelist(s) associated with the Measure(s) in the Data Structure Definition. In the actual Data Set the value of the Code is placed in the Observation.395 -|(% style="width:147px" %)//AttributeValue//|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((455 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)An Observation that takes its value from a code in a Code list. 456 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+valueOf|(% style="width:437px" %)Association to the Code that is the value of the Observation. Note that this is a conceptual association showing that the Code must exist in the Codelist(s) associated with the Measure(s) in the Data Structure Definition. In the actual Data Set the value of the Code is placed in the Observation. 457 +|(% style="width:147px" %)//AttributeValue//|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 396 396 Abstract class 459 + 397 397 Sub classes 398 -//DataAttributeValue// //MetadataAttributeValue// 399 -)))|(% style="width:395px" %)Represents the value for any Attribute reported in the Dataset, i.e., Data or Metadata Attribute. 400 -|(% style="width:147px" %)//DataAttributeValue//|(% style="width:246px" %)((( 461 + 462 +//DataAttributeValue// //MetadataAttributeValu e// 463 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)Represents the value for any Attribute reported in the Dataset, i.e., Data or Metadata Attribute. 464 +|(% style="width:147px" %)//DataAttributeValu e//|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 401 401 Abstract class 466 + 402 402 Inherits from 468 + 403 403 //AttributeValue// 470 + 404 404 Sub classes 405 -//UncodedAttributeValue 406 -CodedAttributeValue// 407 -)))|(% style="width:395px" %)The value of a Data Attribute, such as the instance of a Coded Attribute or of an Uncoded Attribute in a structure such as a Data Structure Definition. 408 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:246px" %)+valueFor|(% style="width:395px" %)((( 472 + 473 +//UncodedAttributeValue// 474 + 475 +//CodedAttributeValue// 476 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)The value of a Data Attribute, such as the instance of a Coded Attribute or of an Uncoded Attribute in a structure such as a Data Structure Definition. 477 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+valueFor|(% style="width:437px" %)((( 409 409 Association to the Data Attribute defined in the Data Structure Definition. Note that this is conceptual association as the Concept is identified explicitly in the data set. 410 410 The source multiplicity (1..*) indicates the possibility to provide more than one values for a Data Attribute, if the latter allows it. 411 411 ))) 412 -|(% style="width:147px" %)//MetadataAttribute Value//|(% style="width:246px" %)((( 413 -(explained further in section “Metadata Set”) 414 -)))|(% style="width:395px" %)((( 481 +|(% style="width:147px" %)//MetadataAttribute Value//|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 482 +(explained further in section 483 + 484 +“Metadata Set”) 485 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)((( 415 415 The value of a Metadata Attribute, as specified in the Metadata Structure Definition, which is linked in the Data Structure 416 416 417 417 Definition 418 418 ))) 419 -|(% style="width:147px" %)//UncodedAttributeV alue//|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((490 +|(% style="width:147px" %)//UncodedAttributeV alue//|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 420 420 Inherits from 492 + 421 421 //AttributeValue// 494 + 422 422 Sub classes 496 + 423 423 OtherUncodedAttribute Value 498 + 424 424 TextAttributeValue 425 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)426 -|(% style="width:147px" %)OtherUncodedAttri buteValue|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((500 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %) 501 +|(% style="width:147px" %)OtherUncodedAttri buteValue|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 427 427 Inherits from 428 -//UncodedObservationValue// 429 -)))|(% style="width:395px" %)An attribute value that has a text value 430 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:246px" %)value|(% style="width:395px" %)The value of the Uncoded attribute. 431 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:246px" %)startTime|(% style="width:395px" %)This attribute is only used if the textFormat of the attribute is of the Timespan type in the Data Structure Definition (in which case the value field takes a duration). 432 -|(% style="width:147px" %)TextAttributeValu e|(% style="width:246px" %)((( 503 + 504 +//UncodedObservationVal ue// 505 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)An attribute value that has a text value 506 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)value|(% style="width:437px" %)The value of the Uncoded attribute. 507 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)startTime|(% style="width:437px" %)This attribute is only used if the textFormat of the attribute is of the Timespan type in the Data Structure Definition (in which case the value field takes a duration). 508 +|(% style="width:147px" %)TextAttributeValu e|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 433 433 Inherits from 510 + 434 434 //UncodedAttributeValue// 435 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)An attribute that has a localised text value436 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)text|(% style="width:395px" %)The localised text values.437 -|(% style="width:147px" %)CodedAttributeVal ue|(% style="width:2 46px" %)(((512 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)An attribute that has a localised text value 513 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)text|(% style="width:437px" %)The localised text values. 514 +|(% style="width:147px" %)CodedAttributeVal ue|(% style="width:222px" %)((( 438 438 Inherits from 516 + 439 439 //AttributeValue// 440 -)))|(% style="width:3 95px" %)An attribute that takes it value from a Code in Code list.441 -|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:2 46px" %)+valueOf|(% style="width:395px" %)Association to the Code that is the value of the Attribute Value. Note that this is a conceptual association showing that the Code must exist in the Code list associated with the Data Attribute in the Data Structure Definition. In the actual Data Set the value of the Code is placed in the Attribute Value.518 +)))|(% style="width:437px" %)An attribute that takes it value from a Code in Code list. 519 +|(% style="width:147px" %) |(% style="width:222px" %)+valueOf|(% style="width:437px" %)Association to the Code that is the value of the Attribute Value. Note that this is a conceptual association showing that the Code must exist in the Code list associated with the Data Attribute in the Data Structure Definition. In the actual Data Set the value of the Code is placed in the Attribute Value. 442 442 521 + 522 + 443 443