Understanding Probabilistic Matching: Probabilistic matching algorithms are used in data matching
processes to compare records and determine if they refer to the same entity. These algorithms use
statistical techniques to calculate the likelihood of matches.
Possible Outcomes of Probabilistic Matching:
Likely Match: The algorithm determines that the records are probably referring to the same entity
based on calculated probabilities.
Non-match: The algorithm determines that the records do not refer to the same entity.
Match: The algorithm determines with high confidence that the records refer to the same entity.
Non-Standard Outcome (D): The term "Underminable match" is not a standard term used in
probabilistic matching outcomes. Typically, if the algorithm cannot determine a match or non-match,
it might categorize it as "possible match" or leave it undecided but not as "underminable."
Conclusion: The term "Underminable match" does not fit into the standard categories of probabilistic
matching outcomes.
Reference:
DMBOK Guide, specifically the sections on Data Quality and Data Matching Techniques.
Industry standards and documentation on probabilistic data matching algorithms.