The availability of information to help provide insight into the data. Information available which could assist interpretation may include information about the variables used, the availability of metadata, including concepts and classifications.
Interpretability is an important component of quality as it enables the information to be understood and utilised appropriately. Information on interpretability would point users towards other documentation to help understand the data and also illuminate any key variables which are difficult to interpret. Aspects of interpretability which should be addressed, where relevant, include: