Data quality aware queries in collaborative information systems

N. K. Yeganeh, S. Sadiq, K. Deng, X. Zhou

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Abstract

The issue of data quality is gaining importance as individuals as well as corporations are increasingly relying on multiple, often external sources of data to make decisions. Traditional query systems do not factor in data quality considerations in their response. Studies into the diverse interpretations of data quality indicate that fitness for use is a fundamental criteria in the evaluation of data quality. In this paper, we present a 4 step methodology that includes user preferences for data quality in the response of queries from multiple sources. User preferences are modelled using the notion of preference hierarchies. We have developed an SQL extension to facilitate the specification of preference hierarchies. Further, we will demonstrate through experimentation how our approach produces an improved result in query response.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Data and Web Management - Joint International Conferences, APWeb/WAIM 2009, Proceedings
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages39-50
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9783642006715
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventJoint International Conference on Advances in Data and Web Management, APWeb/WAIM 2009 - Suzhou, China
Duration: 2 Apr 20094 Apr 2009

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume5446
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

ConferenceJoint International Conference on Advances in Data and Web Management, APWeb/WAIM 2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySuzhou
Period2/04/094/04/09

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