What is name given to this process of checking that the data input is 'reasonable'?

[izzieamy]

What is name given to this process of checking that the data input is 'reasonable'?

[BigDave44]

Validation is a common term, but that's usually to check that fields are within the acceptable range and numeric fields only contain numbers. Consistency checks are used to check that fields are compatible.

Some idea of why you are alsing the question might help.

[VHG]

I would have said validation.

For example if you have a data entry screen, and you are taking a persons name and address you may a have a check that the persons name begins with only Mr, Mrs, Miss, Rev, Dr and so on.

If the data entry person types "99" in the field a message will come up saying it can only be one of the defined correct words like Mr, Mrs etc.

[Bushwhacker]

Validity & Reliability are 2 statistical concepts that actually require some form of testing.

If you are just looking for something to describe "reasonableness" I would use the terminology :

"Sensibility Checked"

or

"Sanity Checked"

BW