When Using Field Matching Which Is the Best Approach If

question 30

Multiple Choice

When using field matching which is the best approach if using First Name as a match field?

• A) Never use First Name as it is not necessary
• B) No standardization of First Name field is necessary
• C) Use the Edit Distance strategy
• D) Create Soundex or NYSIIS value for the First Name and use it in match

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Definitions:

McClelland's Learned Needs Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals are motivated by three primary needs: achievement, affiliation, and power, which they learn over time.

Safety Need

A concept from Maslow's hierarchy of needs referring to an individual's need for security, protection, and freedom from fear or anxiety.

Socialized Power

A form of power wielded with the intention of promoting the common good rather than personal gain, often seen in leadership that prioritizes group goals.

Perceived Probability

An individual's subjective judgment regarding the likelihood of a particular event happening, which may not always align with the actual statistical probability.