When reports are requested it is imperative that the ____ and ___ are defined.

When reports are requested it is imperative that the ____ and ___ are defined.

• A. Informaticist/Data Analyst
• B. Documentation / Coding
• C. Objectives / Parameters
• D. Privacy / Compliance

Answer: (C)

Defining what the report is meant to achieve and the boundaries of its data ensures the output is useful and appropriate. The objectives describe the purpose and the decision or action the report should support, so everyone knows what question is being answered. The parameters lay out the scope and methods: the time frame, data sources, data definitions, metrics, granularity, filters, and any constraints or assumptions. With both in place, the report stays focused, reproducible, and aligned with user needs, avoiding ambiguity or scope creep. The other options point to a person, general terms, or governance ideas rather than the specific elements that establish what the report should accomplish and how it should be constructed.

Defining what the report is meant to achieve and the boundaries of its data ensures the output is useful and appropriate. The objectives describe the purpose and the decision or action the report should support, so everyone knows what question is being answered. The parameters lay out the scope and methods: the time frame, data sources, data definitions, metrics, granularity, filters, and any constraints or assumptions. With both in place, the report stays focused, reproducible, and aligned with user needs, avoiding ambiguity or scope creep. The other options point to a person, general terms, or governance ideas rather than the specific elements that establish what the report should accomplish and how it should be constructed.