One score that tells you if a dataset is trustworthy and analysis-ready.
Not all datasets are created equal. IQ Insight Score analyzes every series against multiple quality dimensions — completeness, freshness, consistency, and coverage — and condenses them into a single, easy-to-interpret score from 0 to 100. It's your instant quality gate before building a model or presenting a chart.
Think of it as a credit score for macro data: one number that tells you whether a series is investment-grade or needs further scrutiny. No more guessing if a dataset has too many gaps, outdated observations, or structural breaks that could invalidate your analysis.
Are there missing observations or large gaps? We check for sparse data, irregular updates, and incomplete histories that could distort analysis or statistical models.
How recently has the series been updated? We flag datasets that haven't been refreshed in weeks or months, which is critical for trading desks and real-time macro monitoring.
Are revisions or structural breaks flagged? We detect methodological changes, rebasing, and seasonal adjustment switches that could make historical comparisons misleading.
Is the history long enough to be statistically meaningful? We assess whether a series has sufficient data points for backtesting, regime analysis, or econometric modeling.
Quality Filtering
Prioritize high-quality series (IQ Score 80+) for trading or policy models, filtering out incomplete or stale data before it enters your workflow.
Pre-Publication Checks
Quickly flag data issues before they surface in client decks, research notes, or investment committee presentations — avoid embarrassing corrections.
Source Comparison
Compare alternative sources for the same concept (e.g., US CPI from FRED vs OECD) and choose the version with the highest quality score.
Vendor Auditing
Audit vendor feeds and internal data pipelines against DataSetIQ's scoring to ensure you're not paying for low-quality or outdated datasets.
A macro PM searches for "European unemployment rate" and finds three candidates: Eurostat monthly (IQ Score: 92), OECD quarterly (IQ Score: 78), and a vendor aggregate (IQ Score: 54).
The IQ Score instantly reveals that Eurostat is the gold standard — complete, fresh, and consistent — while the vendor aggregate has gaps and hasn't been updated in months. The PM chooses Eurostat and builds confidence that the model won't break during the next release cycle.
IQ Insight Score appears on dataset pages across Free, Pro, and Team tiers. Advanced diagnostics are emphasized for Pro/Team.
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