Entity Resolution and Information Quality
- 1st Edition - December 8, 2010
- Latest edition
- Author: John R. Talburt
- Language: English
Entity Resolution and Information Quality presents topics and definitions, and clarifies confusing terminologies regarding entity resolution and information quality. It takes a… Read more
Entity Resolution and Information Quality presents topics and definitions, and clarifies confusing terminologies regarding entity resolution and information quality. It takes a very wide view of IQ, including its six-domain framework and the skills formed by the International Association for Information and Data Quality {IAIDQ). The book includes chapters that cover the principles of entity resolution and the principles of Information Quality, in addition to their concepts and terminology. It also discusses the Fellegi-Sunter theory of record linkage, the Stanford Entity Resolution Framework, and the Algebraic Model for Entity Resolution, which are the major theoretical models that support Entity Resolution. In relation to this, the book briefly discusses entity-based data integration (EBDI) and its model, which serve as an extension of the Algebraic Model for Entity Resolution. There is also an explanation of how the three commercial ER systems operate and a description of the non-commercial open-source system known as OYSTER. The book concludes by discussing trends in entity resolution research and practice. Students taking IT courses and IT professionals will find this book invaluable.
- First authoritative reference explaining entity resolution and how to use it effectively
- Provides practical system design advice to help you get a competitive advantage
- Includes a companion site with synthetic customer data for applicatory exercises, and access to a Java-based Entity Resolution program.
Database administrators, data/Information analysts, information and enterprise architects, data warehouse and systems engineers, and software developers working on an identity resolution engine or middleware stack.
ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgementsChapter 1 Principles of Entity Resolution Entity Resolution Entity Resolution Activities Summary Review QuestionsChapter 2 Principles of Information Quality Information Quality IQ and the Quality of Information Two IP Examples IQ Management Information versus Process IQ and HPC The Evolution of Information Quality IQ as an Academic Discipline IQ and ER Summary Review QuestionsChapter 3 Entity Resolution Models Overview The Fellegi-Sunter Model SERF Model Algebraic Model ENRES Meta-Model Summary Review QuestionsChapter 4 Entity-Based Data Integration Introduction Formal Framework for Describing EBDI Optimizing Selection Operator Accuracy More Complex Selection Rules Summary Review QuestionsChapter 5 Entity Resolution Systems Introduction DataFlux dfPowerStudio Infoglide Identity Resolution Engine Acxiom AbiliTec Summary Review QuestionsChapter 6 The OYSTER Project Background OYSTER Logic Transitive Equivalence Example Asserted Equivalence Example Febrl: Open-Source Project Summary Review QuestionsChapter 7 Trends in Entity Resolution Research and Applications Introduction ER and Information Hubs Association Analysis and Social Networks HPC in ER Integration of ER and IQ Entity-Based Data Integration Fundamental ER Research Summary Review QuestionsBibliographyGlossaryAppendixIndex
"This book is comprehensive, timely, and on the leading edge of the topic. In addition to being comprehensive and systematic, the book has two distinct characteristics: (1) it addresses the issue of entity relationships, which go beyond entity matching. This novel approach generates much richer information about entities; (2) it discusses not only techniques, but also systems that implement the techniques. This system-oriented approach helps the reader to see how to apply the techniques for problem solving."—Dr. Hongwei (Harry) Zhu - Assistant Professor of Information Technology in the College of Business and Public Administration, Old Dominion University
"Talburt, the author of this book, is one of the organizers of the first graduate degree program in information quality, hosted by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The book contains seven easy-to-read chapters. A chapter on trends and research topics in entity resolution closes this short textbook. Some of the suggestions will undoubtedly encourage graduate students to pursue their research on data integration topics. The book offers interesting pointers and bibliographic references for exploring new avenues of research."—Computing Reviews
"Talburt (information science, U. of Arkansas-Little Rock) presents a textbook developed from a graduate course on the two emerging specialties within information science. Students tend to come from a number of disciplines, so no deep background in information science is assumed, and the material may even be suitable for upper-level undergraduate courses. He covers principles of entity resolution and information quality, entity resolution models and systems, entity-based data integration, the OYSTER open-source software development project, and trends in research and applications."—SciTech Book News
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: December 8, 2010
- Language: English
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John R. Talburt
Dr. John R. Talburt is Professor of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) where he is the Coordinator for the Information Quality Graduate Program and the Executive Director of the UALR Center for Advanced Research in Entity Resolution and Information Quality (ERIQ). He is also the Chief Scientist for Black Oak Partners, LLC, an information quality solutions company. Prior to his appointment at UALR he was the leader for research and development and product innovation at Acxiom Corporation, a global leader in information management and customer data integration. Professor Talburt holds several patents related to customer data integration and the author of numerous articles on information quality and entity resolution, and is the author of Entity Resolution and Information Quality (Morgan Kaufmann, 2011). He also holds the IAIDQ Information Quality Certified Professional (IQCP) credential.
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