This technique is used in a few different business analysis tasks in some knowledge areas in the BABOK® v3 guide. These tasks include the following:
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Task |
The reason this technique is used |
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Specify and model requirements |
To document the definitions of the data that is involved in change or initiative |
A data dictionary is a useful technique to use when there is a need to establish a common and shared understanding of the meaning of information. It clarifies the format and intention of information at a low level of detail to ensure a consistent and accurate reference point of information for the organization.
The next technique you need to include in your preparation is data flow diagrams.