GlossaryΒΆ

Aggregate
Applying a function to a Measure, such as summing, calculating the mean etc
Backdrop
An application that is part of the performance platform. It provides the read and write API for data.
Chart
A graphical representation of a Measure and a Dimension (eg number of applications by channel)
Dashboard
A page showing multiple metrics, typically for a single service
Dataset
A collection of data of a particular type. In relational terms, this is a table. In non-relational terms, this is a collection of documents.
Data type
Each Dataset stores a particular type of data, eg current traffic volume
Dimension
A non-numeric type of :term: Field eg an operating system or browser
Element
A component of a Visualisation such as a chart or aggregate summary
Field
A ‘column’ in a dataset
Measure
A numeric type of :term: Field, eg number of applications. A Measure may be aggregated
Metric
A specific data series, eg completion rate, user satisfaction, page load time, uptime etc
Module
A module is a metric and a visualisation together, eg digital take-up shown as a line chart
Observation
A ‘row’ in a dataset
Service
A transactional service is a facility that enables users to exchange informsation, money, permissions, goods etc with government. For example: Renew you car tax, Apply for Carer’s Allowance, Apply for a fishing rod licence etc.
Service Group
A group of closely related services, eg Carer’s Allowance service group includes applications, existing claims, appeals etc
Spotlight
An application that is part of the performance platform. It is responsible for rendering data from the Backdrop API to display visualisations of service performance
Stageprompt
A JavaScript library that provides an adapter over analytics software
Transaction
An exchange of information, money, permissions, goods etc that takes place between government and users (individuals, businesses and other organisations). Examples include an application for a passport, a renewal of a patent, an update to the Organ Donation Register. A transaction will usually result in a new (or amended) government record.
Visualisation
A set of Elements using the Measures and Dimensions from the Dataset