Data Accuracy
Data Accuracy: (1) Data accuracy is defined in terms of ballot position error rate.
Definition
(1) Data accuracy is defined in terms of ballot position error rate. This rate applies to the voting functions and supporting equipment that capture, record, store, consolidate and report the specific selections, and absence of selections, made by the voter for each ballot position. (2) The system's ability to process voting data absent internal errors generated by the system. It is distinguished from data integrity, which encompasses errors introduced by an outside source.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
“Data accuracy is defined in terms of BALLOT POSITION ERROR RATE. This rate applies to the voting functions and supporting equipment that cap ture, record, store, consolidate and report the specific selections, and absence of selec tions, made by the voter for each ballot position. [Also,] the system’s ability to process voting da ta absent internal errors generated by the system. It is distinguished from DATA INTEGRITY, which encompasses errors introduced by an outside source. 2005 VVSG GLOSSARY. Data Acquisition Manager An application program that forms part of the ES&S Unity suite of election management software. It’s purpose is to transfer election data from precinct scanning devices to a central tabulation station. Abbreviated DAM. Data Encryption Standard A Federal encryption standard specifying ke y lengths and a algorithm for encryption and decryption. Abbreviated DES.