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About the Data Elements

Handbook Hierarchy Example

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The following example of the instance "Address Type" provides an overview of how the data elements fit into the handbook hierarchy.

Domain arrow pointing right Student Handbook
Section arrow pointing right Personal Information
(Describes what type of information is
contained in this part of the domain.)
 
Category arrow pointing right Address/Contact Information
(Describes a group of
related data elements.)
Information that can be used to direct communication to an individual, organization, or institution.
Data Element arrow pointing right 0025 Address Type
(Includes name and definition of a unit of
data that can be defined and measured.)
The type of address listed for an individual or organization.
Option Set arrow pointing right
0123 Mailing address
0765 Physical location address
1073 Other home address
1074 Employer's address
1075 Employment address
(Gives recommended alternatives
or responses for a data element; these options facilitate automated data processing.)
Entity arrow pointing right Emergency Contact

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