experian-data-dictionary 1.0 → 1.2

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data/experian_data_dictionary.gemspec

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 Gem::Specification.new do |s|
   PROJECT_GEM = 'experian-data-dictionary'
-  PROJECT_GEM_VERSION = '1.0'
+  PROJECT_GEM_VERSION = '1.2'
 
   s.name = PROJECT_GEM
   s.version = PROJECT_GEM_VERSION

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0000.rb

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Enhancement Mandatory Append
+    def self.en_0000_column_name
+      'Enhancement Mandatory Append'
+    end
+    
     def self.en_0000_description
       'The enrichment mandatory append is required when any data from the enrichment master file is appended. It consists of a match type.'
     end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0100.rb

@@ -1,14 +1,21 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Date of Birth/Combined Adult Age
+    def self.en_0100_column_name
+      'Date of Birth'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0100_description
       'Date of Birth is acquired from public and proprietary files. These sources provide, at a minimum, the year of birth. The birth month is provided where available. Estimated ages are acquired from proprietary data sources and Experian models which estimate the adult age.'
     end
+    
+    def self.en_0100c_column_name
+      'Combined Adult Age'
+    end
 
     def self.en_0100c_description
       self.en_0100_description
-    end    
+    end
 
     # CCYYMM
     def self.en_0100(key)
@@ -26,7 +33,7 @@ module Experian
         when 'i' then 'Estimated age'
         when 'u' then 'Unknown age'
         else nil
-      end  
+      end
       return [key[1..key.length-1], text].compact.join(' - ')
     end
 

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0103.rb

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Gender Code
+    def self.en_0103_column_name
+      'Gender Code'
+    end
+    
     def self.en_0103_description
       'Gender information is applied during the convert prior to enhancement. Approximately five to eight percent of the client records are coded as gender unknown because of ambiguous or unisex names. Records coded as gender both include those with prefixes of Mr. & Mrs. and/or first names like John & Mary.'
     end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0107.rb

@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Marital Status
+    def self.en_0107a_column_name
+      'Marital Status'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0107a_description
-      "Marital status is determined based on the composition of the Living unit or through the application of a predictive model. Note: Single refers to an individual that has never married and not single because of divorce or spouse's death."
+      'Marital status is determined based on the composition of the Living unit or through the application of a predictive model. Note: Single refers to an individual that has never married and not single because of divorce or spouse\'s death.'
     end
 
     def self.en_0107a(key)
@@ -17,7 +20,7 @@ module Experian
         'S' => 'Single',
         'U' => 'Unknown Status'
       }
-      return 'Unknown' if key.size != 2 or marital_status[key[1]].nil? or likely[key[0]].nil?  
+      return 'Unknown' if key.size != 2 or marital_status[key[1]].nil? or likely[key[0]].nil?
       [marital_status[key[1]], likely[key[0]]].join(' - ')
     end
   end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0108.rb

@@ -2,37 +2,66 @@ module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
     # Country of Origin
+    def self.en_0108c_column_name
+      'Country of Origin'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0108c_description
-      "Indicates Country of Origin using a sophisticated program that analyzes first name, last name, expert system rules and geography."
+      'Indicates Country of Origin using a sophisticated program that analyzes first name, last name, expert system rules and geography.'
     end
 
     # Ethnicity Detail
+    def self.en_0108d_column_name
+      'Ethnicity Detail'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0108d_description
-      "Indicates the likely ethnicity using a sophisticated program that analyzes first name, last name, expert system rules and geography."
+      'Indicates the likely ethnicity using a sophisticated program that analyzes first name, last name, expert system rules and geography.'
+    end
+
+    # Ethnicity Insight
+    def self.en_0108e_column_name
+      'Ethnic Insight'
     end
 
     def self.en_0108e_description
-      "Ethnic Insight Elements. Ethnic Insight is a comprehensive predictive name analysis process which identifies ethnic origin, probable religion, and the language preference of individuals. Experian can now code and identify 177 ethnicities, 33 groups, 10 religions, 79 language groups and 22 Country of Origin codes.The Ethnic Insight software utilizes over 550,000 surnames by ethnicity, over 75,000 first names unique to a given ethnicity, and over 3000 expert system rules. Also utilized are a group of geographic reference tables for determining the proper codes to apply to an individual. Each record passed through the process uses the above files as references while examining the individuals first name, last names, and the zip code of the record. Note: Element 0108E calls elements 0108C, 0108D, 0108G, 0108L, 0108R, 0108T"
+      'Ethnic Insight Elements. Ethnic Insight is a comprehensive predictive name analysis process which identifies ethnic origin, probable religion, and the language preference of individuals. Experian can now code and identify 177 ethnicities, 33 groups, 10 religions, 79 language groups and 22 Country of Origin codes.The Ethnic Insight software utilizes over 550,000 surnames by ethnicity, over 75,000 first names unique to a given ethnicity, and over 3000 expert system rules. Also utilized are a group of geographic reference tables for determining the proper codes to apply to an individual. Each record passed through the process uses the above files as references while examining the individuals first name, last names, and the zip code of the record. Note: Element 0108E calls elements 0108C, 0108D, 0108G, 0108L, 0108R, 0108T'
     end
 
     # Ethnic Group Code
+    def self.en_0108g_column_name
+      'Ethnic Group Code'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0108g_description
-      "Experian derived code that groups ethnicities in general categories."
+      'Experian derived code that groups ethnicities in general categories.'
     end
 
     # Language
+    def self.en_0108l_column_name
+      'Language'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0108l_description
-      "Ethnic Insight Language indicates the language preference."
+      'Ethnic Insight Language indicates the language preference.'
     end
 
     # Religion
+    def self.en_0108r_column_name
+      'Religion'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0108r_description
-      "Ethnic Insights Religion indicates the likely religion."
+      'Ethnic Insights Religion indicates the likely religion.'
     end
 
     # e-Tech Group
+    def self.en_0108t_column_name
+      'e-Tech Group'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0108t_description
-      "e-Tech derived code that groups ethnicities in general categories."
+      'e-Tech derived code that groups ethnicities in general categories.'
     end
 
     def self.en_0108c(key)

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0110.rb

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Person Type
+    def self.en_0110p_column_name
+      'Person Type'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0110p_description
       'Assignment of person type in the living unit based on age and activity.'
     end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0112.rb

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Deceased Indicator
+    def self.en_0112_column_name
+      'Deceased Indicator'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0112_description
       'Deceased Indicator identifies client input records that Experian believes are deceased individuals. This information is sourced primarily from Social Security records and other proprietary sources, as well as consumers who may have contacted Experian directly. The deceased indicator communicates that we have reason to believe that the individual is deceased based on this source information.'
     end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0113.rb

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Combined Homeowner
+    def self.en_0113a_column_name
+      'Combined Homeowner'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0113a_description
       'Combined homeowner is a mixture of several data elements / fields. This element provides these separate data components in a single position. Homeowner information indicates the likelihood of a consumer owning a home, and is received from tax assessor and deed information. For records where exact Homeownership information is not available, homeownership propensity is calculated using a proprietary statistical model which predicts the likelihood of homeownership. Renter status is derived from self reported data. Unit numbers are not used to infer rented status because units may be owner condominium/coop. Probable Renter is calculated using an algorithm based on lack of Homeowner, the Address Type, and Census Percent Renter.'
     end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0118.rb

@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@ module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
     # Dwelling Type
+    def self.en_0118_column_name
+      'Dwelling Type'
+    end
+    
     def self.en_0118_description
       'Each household is assigned a dwelling type code based on United States Postal Service (USPS) information. Single Family Dwelling Units are residences for one family or living unit (S). If the address contains an apartment number or has a small dwelling size (5 units or less), the code is set to Multi-Family (A). Marginal Multi Family Dwelling Units lack an apartment number and are considered of questionable deliverability (M). Values also include P.O. Boxes (P) and Unknown dwelling types (U).'
     end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0119.rb

@@ -2,15 +2,18 @@ module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
     # Length Of Residence
+    def self.en_0119_column_name
+      'Length Of Residence'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0119_description
-      "Length of Residence (LOR) is the length of time a Living Unit has resided at their current address. A primary source of LOR is public source white page compilation initiating a counter showing the first time a name and number appear in the directory. LOR information is also received from proprietary sources and through updates of our source files against the USPS National Change of Address* file. For all sources, LOR data is aged over time.\n\nWhen there is insufficient data to match a customer's record to our Enrichment master for Length of Residence, a median LOR based on the LOR's assigned to other living units in the same ZIP+4 area is used. In the rare case that the ZIP+4 is not on the record, median LOR is based on the LOR's assigned to other records in that ZIP region.\n\nThe median level data applied to records for this element can be identified through the Enrichment Mandatory Append - Total Enrichment Match Type indicator (E)."
+      'Length of Residence (LOR) is the length of time a Living Unit has resided at their current address. A primary source of LOR is public source white page compilation initiating a counter showing the first time a name and number appear in the directory. LOR information is also received from proprietary sources and through updates of our source files against the USPS National Change of Address* file. For all sources, LOR data is aged over time.\n\nWhen there is insufficient data to match a customer\'s record to our Enrichment master for Length of Residence, a median LOR based on the LOR\'s assigned to other living units in the same ZIP+4 area is used. In the rare case that the ZIP+4 is not on the record, median LOR is based on the LOR\'s assigned to other records in that ZIP region.\n\nThe median level data applied to records for this element can be identified through the Enrichment Mandatory Append - Total Enrichment Match Type indicator (E).'
     end
 
     def self.en_0119(key)
-      return nil unless /[0-9]+/ =~ key 
+      return nil unless /[0-9]+/ =~ key
       key.to_i == 0  ? 'Less than a year' : [key.to_i, 'years'].join(' ')
     end
 
   end
 end
-

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0130.rb

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Direct Mail Responder - Individual Level
+    def self.en_0130_column_name
+      'Direct Mail Responder - Individual Level'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0130_description
       'Direct Mail Responder information identifies consumers who have purchased by direct mail. Data is carried at the individual level. If one member of a household is a direct mail responder, that member will be coded as a direct mail responder at the individual level.'
     end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0131.rb

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Multi-Company Direct Mail Responder - Living Units Level
+    def self.en_0131_column_name
+      'Multi-Company Direct Mail Responder - Living Units Level'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0131_description
       'Direct Mail Responder information identifies consumers who have purchased by direct mail. Data is carried at both the individual and household level. If one member of a household is a direct mail responder at the individual level, the remaining members of the household will be coded as a direct mail responder at the household level.'
     end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0132.rb

@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@ module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
     # MOR Bank- Deduped Hit Count
+    def self.en_0132a_column_name
+      'MOR Bank- Deduped Hit Count'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0132a_description
       'The total number of categories in which the living unit has at least one hit, but with any specific participant counted in only one category.'
     end
@@ -10,6 +14,11 @@ module Experian
       return 'Unknown' if key.size != 3 or key.to_i > 999
       key
     end
+    
+    #MOR Bank- Non-Deduped Hit Count
+    def self.en_0132b_column_name
+      'MOR Bank- Non-Deduped Hit Count'
+    end
 
     def self.en_0132b_description
       'The total number of categories in which the living unit has at least one hit, with participant hits counted in all applicable categories.'

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0133.rb

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Multi-Category Buyer
+    def self.en_0133_column_name
+      'Multi-Category Buyer'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0133_description
       'Multi-category buyer information identifies consumers who have made purchases by direct mail in multiple product categories. Data is carried at the household level.'
     end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0134.rb

@@ -2,14 +2,18 @@ module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
     # Direct Mail Merchandise Buyer Categories
+    def self.en_0134_column_name
+      'Direct Mail Merchandise Buyer Categories'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0134_description
-      "The Direct Mail Merchandise Buyer Categories information is compiled via mail order responsiveness by categorized offers/media. Information is collected from 300+ proprietary participants who give us mail order responders and we subsequently categorize them into 1 of 25 categories. No single participant's information may exceed 25% of any category."
+      'The Direct Mail Merchandise Buyer Categories information is compiled via mail order responsiveness by categorized offers/media. Information is collected from 300+ proprietary participants who give us mail order responders and we subsequently categorize them into 1 of 25 categories. No single participant\'s information may exceed 25% of any category.'
     end
 
     def self.en_0134(key)
-      return 'Unknown' if key.empty? or key.to_i > 9 or key.size > 1 
-      
-      if key.to_i == 1 
+      return 'Unknown' if key.empty? or key.to_i > 9 or key.size > 1
+
+      if key.to_i == 1
         return key.to_i.to_s + ' Response'
       elsif key.to_i > 1 and key.to_i < 10 or key.to_i == 0
         return key.to_i.to_s + ' Responses'
@@ -19,4 +23,4 @@ module Experian
     end
 
   end
-end
+end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0135.rb

@@ -1,15 +1,18 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Magazine Buyer Categories
+    def self.en_0135_column_name
+      'Magazine Buyer Categories'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0135_description
-      "The Direct Mail Magazine Buyer Categories information is compiled via mail order responsiveness by categorized offers/media. Information is collected from 300+ proprietary participants who give us mail order responders and we subsequently categorize them into 1 of 25 categories. No single participant's information may exceed 25% of any category."
+      'The Direct Mail Magazine Buyer Categories information is compiled via mail order responsiveness by categorized offers/media. Information is collected from 300+ proprietary participants who give us mail order responders and we subsequently categorize them into 1 of 25 categories. No single participant\'s information may exceed 25% of any category.'
     end
 
     def self.en_0135(key)
-      return 'Unknown' if key.empty? or key.to_i > 9 or key.size > 1 
-      
-      if key.to_i == 1 
+      return 'Unknown' if key.empty? or key.to_i > 9 or key.size > 1
+
+      if key.to_i == 1
         return key.to_i.to_s + ' Response'
       elsif key.to_i > 1 and key.to_i < 10 or key.to_i == 0
         return key.to_i.to_s + ' Responses'
@@ -17,6 +20,6 @@ module Experian
         return nil
       end
     end
-    
+
   end
 end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0136.rb

@@ -1,15 +1,18 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Contributors Categories
+    def self.en_0136_column_name
+      'Contributors Categories'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0136_description
-      "The Contributors Categories information is compiled via mail order responsiveness by categorized offers/media. Information is collected from 300+ proprietary participants who give us mail order responders and we subsequently categorize them into 1 of 25 categories. No single participant's information may exceed 25% of any category."
+      'The Contributors Categories information is compiled via mail order responsiveness by categorized offers/media. Information is collected from 300+ proprietary participants who give us mail order responders and we subsequently categorize them into 1 of 25 categories. No single participant\'s information may exceed 25% of any category.'
     end
 
     def self.en_0136(key)
-      return 'Unknown' if key.empty? or key.to_i > 9 or key.size > 1 
-      
-      if key.to_i == 1 
+      return 'Unknown' if key.empty? or key.to_i > 9 or key.size > 1
+
+      if key.to_i == 1
         return key.to_i.to_s + ' Response'
       elsif key.to_i > 1 and key.to_i < 10 or key.to_i == 0
         return key.to_i.to_s + ' Responses'
@@ -17,6 +20,6 @@ module Experian
         return nil
       end
     end
-    
+
   end
 end

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0137.rb

@@ -1,15 +1,18 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Sweepstakes / Contests
+    def self.en_0137_column_name
+      'Sweepstakes / Contests'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0137_description
-      "The Sweepstakes/Contests Categories information is compiled via mail order responsiveness by categorized offers/media. Information is collected from 300+ proprietary participants who give us mail order responders and we subsequently categorize them into 1 of 25 categories. No single participant's information may exceed 25% of any category."
+      'The Sweepstakes/Contests Categories information is compiled via mail order responsiveness by categorized offers/media. Information is collected from 300+ proprietary participants who give us mail order responders and we subsequently categorize them into 1 of 25 categories. No single participant\'s information may exceed 25% of any category.'
     end
 
     def self.en_0137(key)
-      return 'Unknown' if key.empty? or key.to_i > 9 or key.size > 1 
-      
-      if key.to_i == 1 
+      return 'Unknown' if key.empty? or key.to_i > 9 or key.size > 1
+
+      if key.to_i == 1
         return key.to_i.to_s + ' Response'
       elsif key.to_i > 1 and key.to_i < 10 or key.to_i == 0
         return key.to_i.to_s + ' Responses'

data/lib/element_numbers/en_0138.rb

@@ -1,15 +1,18 @@
 module Experian
   class DataDictionary
 
-    # Do-It-Yourself
+    def self.en_0138_column_name
+      'Do-It-Yourself'
+    end
+
     def self.en_0138_description
-      "The Do-It-Yourself Categories information is compiled via mail order responsiveness by categorized offers/media. Information is collected from 300+ proprietary participants who give us mail order responders and we subsequently categorize them into 1 of 25 categories. No single participant's information may exceed 25% of any category."
+      'The Do-It-Yourself Categories information is compiled via mail order responsiveness by categorized offers/media. Information is collected from 300+ proprietary participants who give us mail order responders and we subsequently categorize them into 1 of 25 categories. No single participant\'s information may exceed 25% of any category.'
     end
 
     def self.en_0138(key)
-      return 'Unknown' if key.empty? or key.to_i > 9 or key.size > 1 
-      
-      if key.to_i == 1 
+      return 'Unknown' if key.empty? or key.to_i > 9 or key.size > 1
+
+      if key.to_i == 1
         return key.to_i.to_s + ' Response'
       elsif key.to_i > 1 and key.to_i < 10 or key.to_i == 0
         return key.to_i.to_s + ' Responses'