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74 74  ==== 4.3.3.1 Narrative ====
75 75  
76 -A [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] may extend other [[Codelists>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] via the CodelistExtension class. The latter, via the sequence, indicates the order of precedence of the extended [[Codelists>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] for conflict resolution of [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]]. Besides that, the prefix property is used to ensure uniqueness of inherited [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] in the extending{{footnote}}The Codelist that extends 0..* Codelists is the 'extending' Codelist, while the Codelist(s) that are inherited is/are the 'extended' Codelist(s).{{/footnote}} [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] in case conflicting [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] must be included in the latter. Each CodelistExtension association may include one InclusiveCodeSelection or one ExclusiveCodeSelection; those allow including or excluding a specific selection of [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] from the extended [[Codelists>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]].
76 +A Codelist may extend other Codelists via the CodelistExtension class. The latter, via the sequence, indicates the order of precedence of the extended Codelists for conflict resolution of Codes. Besides that, the prefix property is used to ensure uniqueness of inherited Codes in the extending{{footnote}}The Codelist that extends 0..* Codelists is the 'extending' Codelist, while the Codelist(s) that are inherited is/are the 'extended' Codelist(s).{{/footnote}} Codelist in case conflicting Codes must be included in the latter. Each CodelistExtension association may include one InclusiveCodeSelection or one ExclusiveCodeSelection; those allow including or excluding a specific selection of Codes from the extended Codelists.
77 77  
78 -The [[code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] selection classes may have MemberValues in order to specify the subset of the [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] that should be included or excluded from the extended [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]]. A MemberValue may have a value that corresponds to a [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]], including its children [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] (via the cascadeValues property), or even include instances of the wildcard character ‘%’ in order to point to a set of [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] with common parts in their identifiers.
78 +The code selection classes may have MemberValues in order to specify the subset of the Codes that should be included or excluded from the extended Codelist. A MemberValue may have a value that corresponds to a Code, including its children Codes (via the cascadeValues property), or even include instances of the wildcard character ‘%’ in order to point to a set of Codes with common parts in their identifiers.
79 79  
80 80  ==== 4.3.3.2 Definitions ====
81 81  
82 82  (% style="width:970.835px" %)
83 83  |**Class**|**Feature**|(% style="width:655px" %)**Description**
84 -|CodelistExtension| |(% style="width:655px" %)The association between [[Codelists>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] that may extend other [[Codelists>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]].
85 -| |prefix|(% style="width:655px" %)A prefix to be used for a [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] used in a extension, in order to avoid [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] Conflicts.
84 +|CodelistExtension| |(% style="width:655px" %)The association between Codelists that may extend other Codelists.
85 +| |prefix|(% style="width:655px" %)A prefix to be used for a Codelist used in a extension, in order to avoid Code Conflicts.
86 86  | |sequence|(% style="width:655px" %)(((
87 -The order that will be used when extending a [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]], for resolving [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] conflicts. The latest [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] used overrides any previous [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]].
87 +The order that will be used when extending a Codelist, for resolving Code conflicts. The latest Codelist used overrides any previous Codelist.
88 88  )))
89 -|InclusiveCodeSelection| |(% style="width:655px" %)The subset of [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] to be included when extending a [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]].
90 -|ExclusiveCodeSelection| |(% style="width:655px" %)The subset of [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] to be excluded when extending a [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]].
89 +|InclusiveCodeSelection| |(% style="width:655px" %)The subset of Codes to be included when extending a Codelist.
90 +|ExclusiveCodeSelection| |(% style="width:655px" %)The subset of Codes to be excluded when extending a Codelist.
91 91  |MemberValue|(((
92 92  Inherits from:
93 93  //SelectionValue//
94 -)))|(% style="width:655px" %)A collection of values based on [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] and their children.
95 -| |cascadeValues|(% style="width:655px" %)A property to indicate if the child [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] of the selected [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] shall be included in the selection. It is also possible to include children and exclude the [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] by using the 'excluderoot' value.
96 -| |value|(% style="width:655px" %)The value of the [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] to include in the selection. It may include the ‘%’ character as a wildcard.
94 +)))|(% style="width:655px" %)A collection of values based on Codes and their children.
95 +| |cascadeValues|(% style="width:655px" %)A property to indicate if the child Codes of the selected Code shall be included in the selection. It is also possible to include children and exclude the Code by using the 'excluderoot' value.
96 +| |value|(% style="width:655px" %)The value of the Code to include in the selection. It may include the ‘%’ character as a wildcard.
97 97  
98 98  === 4.3.4 Class Diagram – Geospatial Codelist ===
99 99  
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109 109  
110 110  ==== 4.3.4.1 Narrative ====
111 111  
112 -A //GeoCodelist// is a specialisation of [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] that includes geospatial information, by comprising a set of special [[Codes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]], i.e., //GeoRefCode//s. A //GeoCodelist// may be implemented by any of the two following classes, via the geoType property:
112 +A //GeoCodelist// is a specialisation of Codelist that includes geospatial information, by comprising a set of special Codes, i.e., //GeoRefCode//s. A //GeoCodelist// may be implemented by any of the two following classes, via the geoType property:
113 113  
114 114  GeographicCodelist
115 115  
116 116  GeoGridCodelist
117 117  
118 -The former, i.e., GeographicCodelist, comprises a set of GeoFeatureSetCodes, by adding a value in the [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] that follows a pattern to represent a geo feature set.
118 +The former, i.e., GeographicCodelist, comprises a set of GeoFeatureSetCodes, by adding a value in the Code that follows a pattern to represent a geo feature set.
119 119  
120 120  The latter, i.e., GeoGridCodelist, comprises a set of GridCodes, which are related to the gridDefinition specified in the GeoGridCodelist.
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127 127  Abstract Class Sub Classes:
128 128  GeographicCodelist
129 129  GeoGridCodelist
130 -)))|(% style="width:559px" %)The abstract class that represents a special type of [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]], which includes geospatial information.
131 -| |geoType|(% style="width:559px" %)The type of Geo [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] that the [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] will become.
130 +)))|(% style="width:559px" %)The abstract class that represents a special type of Codelist, which includes geospatial information.
131 +| |geoType|(% style="width:559px" %)The type of Geo Codelist that the Codelist will become.
132 132  |//GeoRefCode//|(((
133 133  Abstract Class
134 134  Sub Classes:
135 135  GeoFeatureSetCode
136 136  GeoGridCode
137 -)))|(% style="width:559px" %)The abstract class that represents a special type of [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]], which includes geospatial information.
138 -|GeographicCodelist| |(% style="width:559px" %)A special [[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] that has been extended to add a geographical feature set to each of its items, typically, this would include all types of administrative geographies.
139 -|GeoGridCodelist| |(% style="width:559px" %)A [[code list>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]] that has defined a geographical grid composed of cells representing regular squared portions of the Earth.
137 +)))|(% style="width:559px" %)The abstract class that represents a special type of Code, which includes geospatial information.
138 +|GeographicCodelist| |(% style="width:559px" %)A special Codelist that has been extended to add a geographical feature set to each of its items, typically, this would include all types of administrative geographies.
139 +|GeoGridCodelist| |(% style="width:559px" %)A code list that has defined a geographical grid composed of cells representing regular squared portions of the Earth.
140 140  | |gridDefinition|(% style="width:559px" %)Contains a regular expression string corresponding to the grid definition for the GeoGridCodelist.
141 -|GeoFeatureSetCode| |(% style="width:559px" %)A [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] that has a geo feature set.
142 -| |value|(% style="width:559px" %)The geo feature set of the [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]], which represents a set of points defining a feature in a format defined a predefined pattern (see section 6).
143 -|GeoGridCode| |(% style="width:559px" %)A [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] that represents a Geo Grid Cell belonging in a specific grid definition.
144 -| |geoCell|(% style="width:559px" %)The value used to assign the [[Code>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code.WebHome]] to one cell in the grid.
141 +|GeoFeatureSetCode| |(% style="width:559px" %)A Code that has a geo feature set.
142 +| |value|(% style="width:559px" %)The geo feature set of the Code, which represents a set of points defining a feature in a format defined a predefined pattern (see section 6).
143 +|GeoGridCode| |(% style="width:559px" %)A Code that represents a Geo Grid Cell belonging in a specific grid definition.
144 +| |geoCell|(% style="width:559px" %)The value used to assign the Code to one cell in the grid.
145 145  
146 146  == 4.4 ValueList ==
147 147  
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155 155  
156 156  ==== 4.4.2.1 Narrative ====
157 157  
158 -A ValueList inherits from //EnumeratedList// (and hence the //MaintenableArtefact//) and thus has the following [[attributes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Attribute.WebHome]]:
158 +A ValueList inherits from //EnumeratedList// (and hence the //MaintenableArtefact//) and thus has the following attributes:
159 159  
160 160  id
161 161  uri
162 162  urn
163 -
164 -[[version>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Version.WebHome]]
163 +version
165 165  validFrom
166 166  validTo
167 -[[isExternalReference>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.isExternalReference.WebHome]]
166 +isExternalReference
168 168  registryURL
169 169  structureURL
170 170  repositoryURL
171 171  
172 -ValueItem inherits from //EnumeratedItem//, which adds an id, with relaxed [[constraints>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Constraint.WebHome]], to the former.
171 +ValueItem inherits from //EnumeratedItem//, which adds an id, with relaxed constraints, to the former.
173 173  
174 -Through the inheritance from //NameableArtefact// the ValueList has the association to InternationalString to support a multi-lingual name, an optional multi-lingual description, and an association to [[Annotation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Annotation.WebHome]] to support notes (not shown). Similarly, the ValueItem, inherits the association to InternationalString and to the [[Annotation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Annotation.WebHome]] from the //EnumeratedItem//.
173 +Through the inheritance from //NameableArtefact// the ValueList has the association to InternationalString to support a multi-lingual name, an optional multi-lingual description, and an association to Annotation to support notes (not shown). Similarly, the ValueItem, inherits the association to InternationalString and to the Annotation from the //EnumeratedItem//.
175 175  
176 176  The ValueList can have one or more ValueItems.
177 177  
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182 182  |ValueList|(% style="width:175px" %)(((
183 183  Inherits from
184 184  //EnumeratedList//
185 -)))|(% style="width:632px" %)A list from which some statistical [[concepts>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] (enumerated [[concepts>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]]) take their values.
184 +)))|(% style="width:632px" %)A list from which some statistical concepts (enumerated concepts) take their values.
186 186  |ValueItem|(% style="width:175px" %)(((
187 187  Inherits from
188 188  //EnumeratedItem//
189 -)))|(% style="width:632px" %)A [[language>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Language.WebHome]] independent set of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a [[concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] whose meaning is described in a natural [[language>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Language.WebHome]].
188 +)))|(% style="width:632px" %)A language independent set of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a concept whose meaning is described in a natural language.
190 190  
191 191  == 4.5 Concept Scheme and Concepts ==
192 192  
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198 198  
199 199  === 4.5.2 Explanation of the Diagram ===
200 200  
201 -The ConceptScheme inherits from the //ItemScheme //and therefore has the following [[attributes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Attribute.WebHome]]:
200 +The ConceptScheme inherits from the //ItemScheme //and therefore has the following attributes:
202 202  
203 203  id
204 204  uri
205 205  urn
206 -[[version>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Version.WebHome]] validFrom validTo
207 -[[isExternalReference>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.isExternalReference.WebHome]]
205 +version validFrom validTo
206 +isExternalReference
208 208  registryURL
209 209  structureURL
210 210  repositoryURL
211 211  isPartial
212 212  
213 -[[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] inherits from Item and has the following [[attributes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Attribute.WebHome]]:
212 +Concept inherits from Item and has the following attributes:
214 214  
215 215  id
216 216  uri
217 217  urn
218 218  
219 -Through the inheritance from //NameableArtefact// both ConceptScheme and [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] have the association to InternationalString to support a multi-lingual name, an optional multilingual description, and an association to [[Annotation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Annotation.WebHome]] to support notes (not shown).
218 +Through the inheritance from //NameableArtefact// both ConceptScheme and Concept have the association to InternationalString to support a multi-lingual name, an optional multilingual description, and an association to Annotation to support notes (not shown).
220 220  
221 -Through the inheritance from //ItemScheme// the ConceptScheme comprise one or more [[Concepts>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]], and the [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] itself can have one or more child [[Concepts>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] in the (inherited) [[hierarchy>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Hierarchy.WebHome]] association. Note that a child [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] can have only one parent [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] in this association.
220 +Through the inheritance from //ItemScheme// the ConceptScheme comprise one or more Concepts, and the Concept itself can have one or more child Concepts in the (inherited) hierarchy association. Note that a child Concept can have only one parent Concept in this association.
222 222  
223 -A partial ConceptScheme (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to a ConceptScheme and contains the [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal ConceptScheme. However, its content is a subset of the full ConceptScheme. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on ItemScheme.
222 +A partial ConceptScheme (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to a ConceptScheme and contains the Concept and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal ConceptScheme. However, its content is a subset of the full ConceptScheme. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on ItemScheme.
224 224  
225 225  === 4.5.3 Class Diagram Relationship ===
226 226  
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232 232  
233 233  ==== 4.5.4.1 Narrative ====
234 234  
235 -The ConceptScheme can have one or more [[Concepts>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]]. A [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] can have zero or more child [[Concepts>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]], thus supporting a [[hierarchy>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Hierarchy.WebHome]] of [[Concepts>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]]. Note that a child [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] can have only one parent [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] in this association. The purpose of the [[hierarchy>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Hierarchy.WebHome]] is to relate [[concepts>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] that have a semantic relationship: for example, a Reporting_Country and Vis_a_Vis_Country may both have Country as a parent [[concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]], or a [[CONTACT>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Contact.WebHome]] may have a PRIMARY_CONTACT as a child [[concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]]. It is not the purpose of such schemes to define reporting structures: these reporting structures are defined in the MetadataStructureDefinition.
234 +The ConceptScheme can have one or more Concepts. A Concept can have zero or more child Concepts, thus supporting a hierarchy of Concepts. Note that a child Concept can have only one parent Concept in this association. The purpose of the hierarchy is to relate concepts that have a semantic relationship: for example, a Reporting_Country and Vis_a_Vis_Country may both have Country as a parent concept, or a CONTACT may have a PRIMARY_CONTACT as a child concept. It is not the purpose of such schemes to define reporting structures: these reporting structures are defined in the MetadataStructureDefinition.
236 236  
237 -The [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] can be associated with a coreRepresentation. The coreRepresentation is the specification of the format and value domain of the [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] when used on a structure like a DataStructureDefinition or a MetadataStructureDefinition, unless the specification of the [[Representation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Representation.WebHome]] is overridden in the relevant structure definition. In a hierarchical ConceptScheme the [[Representation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Representation.WebHome]] is inherited from the parent [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] unless overridden at the [[level>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Level.WebHome]] of the child [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]].
236 +The Concept can be associated with a coreRepresentation. The coreRepresentation is the specification of the format and value domain of the Concept when used on a structure like a DataStructureDefinition or a MetadataStructureDefinition, unless the specification of the Representation is overridden in the relevant structure definition. In a hierarchical ConceptScheme the Representation is inherited from the parent Concept unless overridden at the level of the child Concept.
238 238  
239 -The [[Representation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Representation.WebHome]] is documented in more detail in the section on the [[SDMX>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Statistical data and metadata exchange.WebHome]] Base.
238 +The Representation is documented in more detail in the section on the SDMX Base.
240 240  
241 -The [[Concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] may be related to a [[concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] described in terms of the ISO/IEC 11179 standard. The ISOConceptReference identifies this [[concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] and [[concept scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept scheme.WebHome]] in which it is contained.
240 +The Concept may be related to a concept described in terms of the ISO/IEC 11179 standard. The ISOConceptReference identifies this concept and concept scheme in which it is contained.
242 242  
243 243  ==== 4.5.4.2 Definitions ====
244 244  
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249 249  )))|(% style="width:184px" %)(((
250 250  Inherits from
251 251  //ItemScheme//
252 -)))|(% style="width:548px" %)The descriptive information for an arrangement or division of [[concepts>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] into groups based on characteristics, which the objects have in common.
251 +)))|(% style="width:548px" %)The descriptive information for an arrangement or division of concepts into groups based on characteristics, which the objects have in common.
253 253  |(% style="width:170px" %)Concept|(% style="width:184px" %)(((
254 254  Inherits from
255 255  //Item//
256 -)))|(% style="width:548px" %)A [[concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] is a [[unit>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Statistical unit.WebHome]] of knowledge created by a unique combination of characteristics.
257 -|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)/hierarchy|(% style="width:548px" %)Associates the parent and the child [[concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]].
258 -|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)coreRepresentation|(% style="width:548px" %)Associates a [[Representation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Representation.WebHome]].
259 -|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)+ISOConcept|(% style="width:548px" %)Association to an ISO [[concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] reference.
260 -|(% style="width:170px" %)ISOConceptReference|(% style="width:184px" %) |(% style="width:548px" %)The identity of an ISO [[concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]] definition.
261 -|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptAgency|(% style="width:548px" %)The [[maintenance agency>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Maintenance agency.WebHome]] of the [[concept scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept scheme.WebHome]] containing the [[concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]].
262 -|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptSchemeID|(% style="width:548px" %)The identifier of the [[concept scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept scheme.WebHome]].
263 -|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptID|(% style="width:548px" %)The identifier of the [[concept>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept.WebHome]].
255 +)))|(% style="width:548px" %)A concept is a unit of knowledge created by a unique combination of characteristics.
256 +|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)/hierarchy|(% style="width:548px" %)Associates the parent and the child concept.
257 +|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)coreRepresentation|(% style="width:548px" %)Associates a Representation.
258 +|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)+ISOConcept|(% style="width:548px" %)Association to an ISO concept reference.
259 +|(% style="width:170px" %)ISOConceptReference|(% style="width:184px" %) |(% style="width:548px" %)The identity of an ISO concept definition.
260 +|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptAgency|(% style="width:548px" %)The maintenance agency of the concept scheme containing the concept.
261 +|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptSchemeID|(% style="width:548px" %)The identifier of the concept scheme.
262 +|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptID|(% style="width:548px" %)The identifier of the concept.
264 264  
265 265  == 4.6 Category Scheme ==
266 266  
267 267  === 4.6.1 Context ===
268 268  
269 -This package defines the structure that supports the definition of and relationships between [[categories>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] in a [[category scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category scheme.WebHome]]. It is similar to the package for [[concept scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Concept scheme.WebHome]]. An example of a [[category scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category scheme.WebHome]] is one which categorises data – sometimes known as a subject matter domain scheme or a data [[category scheme>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category scheme.WebHome]]. Importantly, as will be seen later, the individual nodes in the scheme (the “[[categories>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]]”) can be associated to any set of IdentiableArtefacts in a [[Categorisation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Categorisation.WebHome]].
268 +This package defines the structure that supports the definition of and relationships between categories in a category scheme. It is similar to the package for concept scheme. An example of a category scheme is one which categorises data – sometimes known as a subject matter domain scheme or a data category scheme. Importantly, as will be seen later, the individual nodes in the scheme (the “categories”) can be associated to any set of IdentiableArtefacts in a Categorisation.
270 270  
271 271  === 4.6.2 Class diagram Inheritance ===
272 272  
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278 278  
279 279  ==== 4.6.3.1 Narrative ====
280 280  
281 -The [[categories>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] are modelled as a hierarchical //ItemScheme//. The CategoryScheme inherits from the //ItemScheme// and has the following [[attributes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Attribute.WebHome]]:
280 +The categories are modelled as a hierarchical //ItemScheme//. The CategoryScheme inherits from the //ItemScheme// and has the following attributes:
282 282  
283 283  id
284 284  uri
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286 286  version
287 287  validFrom
288 288  validTo
289 -[[isExternalReference>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.isExternalReference.WebHome]]
288 +isExternalReference
290 290  structureURL
291 291  serviceURL
292 292  isPartial
293 293  
294 -[[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] inherits from //Item// and has the following [[attributes>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Attribute.WebHome]]:
293 +Category inherits from //Item// and has the following attributes:
295 295  
296 296  id
297 297  uri
298 298  urn
299 299  
300 -Both CategoryScheme and [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] have the association to InternationalString to support a multi-lingual name, an optional multi-lingual description, and an association to [[Annotation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Annotation.WebHome]] to support notes (not shown on the model).
299 +Both CategoryScheme and Category have the association to InternationalString to support a multi-lingual name, an optional multi-lingual description, and an association to Annotation to support notes (not shown on the model).
301 301  
302 -Through the inheritance the CategoryScheme comprise one or more [[Categorys>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]], and the [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] itself can have one or more child [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] in the (inherited) [[hierarchy>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Hierarchy.WebHome]] association. Note that a child [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] can have only one parent [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] in this association.
301 +Through the inheritance the CategoryScheme comprise one or more Categorys, and the Category itself can have one or more child Category in the (inherited) hierarchy association. Note that a child Category can have only one parent Category in this association.
303 303  
304 -A partial CategoryScheme (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to a CategoryScheme and contains the [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal CategoryScheme. However, its content is a subset of the full CategoryScheme. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on ItemScheme.
303 +A partial CategoryScheme (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to a CategoryScheme and contains the Category and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal CategoryScheme. However, its content is a subset of the full CategoryScheme. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on ItemScheme.
305 305  
306 306  === 4.6.4 Class diagram Relationship ===
307 307  
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309 309  
310 310  **Figure 24: Relationship Class diagram of the Category Scheme**
311 311  
312 -The CategoryScheme can have one or more [[Categorys>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]]. The [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] is Identifiable and has identity information. A [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] can have zero or more child [[Categorys>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]], thus supporting a [[hierarchy>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Hierarchy.WebHome]] of [[Categorys>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]]. Any IdentifiableArtefact can be +categorisedBy a [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]]. This is achieved by means of a [[Categorisation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Categorisation.WebHome]]. Each [[Categorisation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Categorisation.WebHome]] can associate one IdentifiableArtefact with one [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]]. Multiple [[Categorisations>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Categorisation.WebHome]] can be used to build a set of IdentifiableArtefacts that are +categorisedBy the same [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]]. Note that there is no navigation (i.e. no embedded reference) to the [[Categorisation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Categorisation.WebHome]] from the [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]]. From an implementation perspective this is necessary as [[Categorisation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Categorisation.WebHome]] has no effect on the versioning of either the CategoryScheme or the IdentifiableArtefact.
311 +The CategoryScheme can have one or more Categorys. The Category is Identifiable and has identity information. A Category can have zero or more child Categorys, thus supporting a hierarchy of Categorys. Any IdentifiableArtefact can be +categorisedBy a Category. This is achieved by means of a Categorisation. Each Categorisation can associate one IdentifiableArtefact with one Category. Multiple Categorisations can be used to build a set of IdentifiableArtefacts that are +categorisedBy the same Category. Note that there is no navigation (i.e. no embedded reference) to the Categorisation from the Category. From an implementation perspective this is necessary as Categorisation has no effect on the versioning of either the CategoryScheme or the IdentifiableArtefact.
313 313  
314 314  ==== 4.6.4.1 Definitions ====
315 315  
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318 318  |CategoryScheme|(((
319 319  Inherits from
320 320  //ItemScheme//
321 -)))|(% style="width:601px" %)The descriptive information for an arrangement or division of [[categories>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]] into groups based on characteristics, which the objects have in common.
322 -| |/items|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the [[categories>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]].
323 -|[[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]]|(((
320 +)))|(% style="width:601px" %)The descriptive information for an arrangement or division of categories into groups based on characteristics, which the objects have in common.
321 +| |/items|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the categories.
322 +|Category|(((
324 324  Inherits from
325 325  //Item//
326 -)))|(% style="width:601px" %)An item at any [[level>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Level.WebHome]] within a [[classification>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Statistical Classification.WebHome]], typically tabulation [[categories>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]], sections, subsections, divisions, subdivisions, groups, subgroups, classes and subclasses.
327 -| |/hierarchy|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the parent and the child [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]].
328 -|[[Categorisation>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Categorisation.WebHome]]|(((
325 +)))|(% style="width:601px" %)An item at any level within a classification, typically tabulation categories, sections, subsections, divisions, subdivisions, groups, subgroups, classes and subclasses.
326 +| |/hierarchy|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the parent and the child Category.
327 +|Categorisation|(((
329 329  Inherits from
330 330  //MaintainableArtefact//
331 -)))|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates an Identifable [[Artefact>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Artefact.WebHome]] with a [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]].
332 -| |+categorisedArtefact|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the Identifable [[Artefact>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Artefact.WebHome]].
333 -| |+categorisedBy|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the [[Category>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Category.WebHome]].
330 +)))|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates an Identifable Artefact with a Category.
331 +| |+categorisedArtefact|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the Identifable Artefact.
332 +| |+categorisedBy|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the Category.
334 334  
335 335  == 4.7 Organisation Scheme ==
336 336  
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348 348  
349 349  The //OrganisationScheme// can be one of five types:
350 350  
351 -1. AgencyScheme – contains Agency which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no [[hierarchy>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Hierarchy.WebHome]]). Note that the [[SDMX>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Statistical data and metadata exchange.WebHome]] system of (Maintenance) Agency can be hierarchic and this is explained in more detail in the [[SDMX>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Statistical data and metadata exchange.WebHome]] Standards Section 6 “Technical Notes”.
352 -1. DataProviderScheme – contains DataProvider which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no [[hierarchy>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Hierarchy.WebHome]]).
353 -1. MetadataProviderScheme – contains MetadataProvider which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no [[hierarchy>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Hierarchy.WebHome]]).
354 -1. DataConsumerScheme – contains DataConsumer which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no [[hierarchy>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Hierarchy.WebHome]]).
355 -1. (% style="background-color:#d35400" %)OrganisationUnitScheme(%%) – contains OrganisationUnit which does inherit the /[[hierarchy>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Hierarchy.WebHome]] association from Organisation.
350 +1. AgencyScheme – contains Agency which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no hierarchy). Note that the SDMX system of (Maintenance) Agency can be hierarchic and this is explained in more detail in the SDMX Standards Section 6 “Technical Notes”.
351 +1. DataProviderScheme – contains DataProvider which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no hierarchy).
352 +1. MetadataProviderScheme – contains MetadataProvider which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no hierarchy).
353 +1. DataConsumerScheme – contains DataConsumer which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no hierarchy).
354 +1. (% style="background-color:#d35400" %)OrganisationUnitScheme(%%) – contains OrganisationUnit which does inherit the /hierarchy association from Organisation.
356 356  
357 -[[Reference metadata>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Reference metadata.WebHome]] can be attached to the //Organisation// by means of the metadata attachment mechanism. This mechanism is explained in the [[Reference Metadata>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Reference metadata.WebHome]] section of this document (see section 7). This means that the model does not specify the specific [[reference metadata>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Reference metadata.WebHome]] that can be attached to a DataProvider, MetadataProvider, DataConsumer, OrganisationUnit or Agency, except for limited [[Contact>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Contact.WebHome]] information.
356 +Reference metadata can be attached to the //Organisation// by means of the metadata attachment mechanism. This mechanism is explained in the Reference Metadata section of this document (see section 7). This means that the model does not specify the specific reference metadata that can be attached to a DataProvider, MetadataProvider, DataConsumer, OrganisationUnit or Agency, except for limited Contact information.
358 358  
359 359  A partial //OrganisationScheme// (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to an //OrganisationScheme// and contains the //Organisation// and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal //OrganisationScheme//. However, its content is a subset of the full //OrganisationScheme//. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on //ItemScheme//.
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