Definition: Identification

Statistical methodologies

Identification is the association of a particular record within a set of data with a particular population unit.

Source:
ESSNet SDC (Network of Excellence in the European Statistical System in the field of Statistical Disclosure Control), under the coordination of Anco HUNDEPOOL, "Handbook on Statistical Disclosure Control", version 1.2 (2010 Edition)

Created:
2010-05-03

Updated:
2019-05-10