Podcast
Questions and Answers
The Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics were first adopted in the early 1990s.
The Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics were first adopted in the early 1990s.
False
What was the primary motivation for the development of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics in the early 1990s?
What was the primary motivation for the development of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics in the early 1990s?
To support official statistics in Central Europe and the former Soviet Union during a period of political and economic transformation.
When was the last time the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics underwent a global review?
When was the last time the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics underwent a global review?
2003
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the primary purpose of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the primary purpose of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics?
Signup and view all the answers
The questionnaire used in the 2003 review of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics featured 54 questions related to the 10 principles.
The questionnaire used in the 2003 review of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics featured 54 questions related to the 10 principles.
Signup and view all the answers
According to survey results, most countries reported that they had introduced a "user council" or advisory body to represent the interests of users.
According to survey results, most countries reported that they had introduced a "user council" or advisory body to represent the interests of users.
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT considered a primary task or responsibility of user councils or advisory bodies in the context of official statistics?
Which of the following is NOT considered a primary task or responsibility of user councils or advisory bodies in the context of official statistics?
Signup and view all the answers
Do you agree that a lack of resources is commonly cited as the main reason for countries not actively seeking user feedback?
Do you agree that a lack of resources is commonly cited as the main reason for countries not actively seeking user feedback?
Signup and view all the answers
The majority of countries surveyed reported that they have either annual or multi-annual work programmes in place to guide national statistical offices.
The majority of countries surveyed reported that they have either annual or multi-annual work programmes in place to guide national statistical offices.
Signup and view all the answers
The survey suggests that the majority of surveyed countries have systematically implemented a comprehensive dissemination policy for official statistics.
The survey suggests that the majority of surveyed countries have systematically implemented a comprehensive dissemination policy for official statistics.
Signup and view all the answers
The survey identified a lack of resources as a major hindrance to the implementation of systematic dissemination policies.
The survey identified a lack of resources as a major hindrance to the implementation of systematic dissemination policies.
Signup and view all the answers
A majority of countries reported that their national statistical offices are free from political interference when planning their annual and multi-annual work plans.
A majority of countries reported that their national statistical offices are free from political interference when planning their annual and multi-annual work plans.
Signup and view all the answers
Most countries require political approval before publishing statistical information.
Most countries require political approval before publishing statistical information.
Signup and view all the answers
The majority of surveyed countries reported having an advance release calendar that details the schedule for publishing statistical information.
The majority of surveyed countries reported having an advance release calendar that details the schedule for publishing statistical information.
Signup and view all the answers
The survey's findings suggest that most countries strive to ensure equal access to statistical information for all users at the same time.
The survey's findings suggest that most countries strive to ensure equal access to statistical information for all users at the same time.
Signup and view all the answers
The survey results indicate that a significant portion of countries have established practices to ensure that user access to statistical information is publicly identified before it is made available.
The survey results indicate that a significant portion of countries have established practices to ensure that user access to statistical information is publicly identified before it is made available.
Signup and view all the answers
Most chief statisticians surveyed expressed satisfaction with the number, skills, and experience of their staff.
Most chief statisticians surveyed expressed satisfaction with the number, skills, and experience of their staff.
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a primary concern with respect to staff within national statistical offices?
Which of the following is NOT a primary concern with respect to staff within national statistical offices?
Signup and view all the answers
The majority of surveyed countries reported that they have an adequate budget for staff training.
The majority of surveyed countries reported that they have an adequate budget for staff training.
Signup and view all the answers
The survey indicates that the majority of national statistical offices reported being free from political interference when deciding on methodology and survey design.
The survey indicates that the majority of national statistical offices reported being free from political interference when deciding on methodology and survey design.
Signup and view all the answers
The survey found no evidence of political interference in the selection of statistical methodology.
The survey found no evidence of political interference in the selection of statistical methodology.
Signup and view all the answers
Most countries reported that they have guidelines on professional ethics for staff.
Most countries reported that they have guidelines on professional ethics for staff.
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT considered a common method for promoting ethical behavior among statistical staff?
Which of the following is NOT considered a common method for promoting ethical behavior among statistical staff?
Signup and view all the answers
Do you agree that national statistical offices should be transparent with respect to the sources, methods, and procedures used in the production of statistics.
Do you agree that national statistical offices should be transparent with respect to the sources, methods, and procedures used in the production of statistics.
Signup and view all the answers
Most countries reported providing analytical or explanatory text with statistical publications.
Most countries reported providing analytical or explanatory text with statistical publications.
Signup and view all the answers
A lack of qualified staff is a key reason why some countries don't include an analytical text within their statistical publications.
A lack of qualified staff is a key reason why some countries don't include an analytical text within their statistical publications.
Signup and view all the answers
The majority of countries believe that statistical agencies have the right to comment on erroneous interpretations of their data.
The majority of countries believe that statistical agencies have the right to comment on erroneous interpretations of their data.
Signup and view all the answers
Most countries reported that they have methods in place to prevent or address the misuse of statistical information.
Most countries reported that they have methods in place to prevent or address the misuse of statistical information.
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a typical measure employed to address the misuse of statistical information?
Which of the following is NOT a typical measure employed to address the misuse of statistical information?
Signup and view all the answers
Most countries reported that they publish information on sources, biases, response rates, and non-response rates to help users understand data quality.
Most countries reported that they publish information on sources, biases, response rates, and non-response rates to help users understand data quality.
Signup and view all the answers
A lack of staff is a common reason cited for countries not providing information on data quality.
A lack of staff is a common reason cited for countries not providing information on data quality.
Signup and view all the answers
The majority of surveyed countries acknowledged that their national statistical offices have access to administrative data for statistical purposes.
The majority of surveyed countries acknowledged that their national statistical offices have access to administrative data for statistical purposes.
Signup and view all the answers
Most surveyed countries reported implementing strategies to improve the timeliness of their statistical output.
Most surveyed countries reported implementing strategies to improve the timeliness of their statistical output.
Signup and view all the answers
More than 90% of the surveyed countries reported that they have implemented methods to reduce the burden on respondents when collecting data.
More than 90% of the surveyed countries reported that they have implemented methods to reduce the burden on respondents when collecting data.
Signup and view all the answers
A majority of surveyed countries reported having a quality management programme in place for their statistical outputs.
A majority of surveyed countries reported having a quality management programme in place for their statistical outputs.
Signup and view all the answers
The majority of countries surveyed reported that they have comprehensive legal frameworks in place to govern their national statistical systems.
The majority of countries surveyed reported that they have comprehensive legal frameworks in place to govern their national statistical systems.
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a typical area covered by a general statistics law?
Which of the following is NOT a typical area covered by a general statistics law?
Signup and view all the answers
The survey suggests that there is a consensus among countries regarding the legal obligation of respondents to participate in statistical surveys.
The survey suggests that there is a consensus among countries regarding the legal obligation of respondents to participate in statistical surveys.
Signup and view all the answers
Do you think the majority of countries explicitly inform respondents about their legal rights and obligations when conducting statistical surveys?
Do you think the majority of countries explicitly inform respondents about their legal rights and obligations when conducting statistical surveys?
Signup and view all the answers
The survey indicates that most national statistical offices report directly to the Prime Minister, the President, or the Cabinet.
The survey indicates that most national statistical offices report directly to the Prime Minister, the President, or the Cabinet.
Signup and view all the answers
The majority of countries reported that other government agencies besides their national statistical office also collect and produce official statistics.
The majority of countries reported that other government agencies besides their national statistical office also collect and produce official statistics.
Signup and view all the answers
The national statistical office typically functions as the primary producer of official statistics within most countries.
The national statistical office typically functions as the primary producer of official statistics within most countries.
Signup and view all the answers
In countries without a single national statistical office, there are no mechanisms in place to ensure coordination among government statistical entities.
In countries without a single national statistical office, there are no mechanisms in place to ensure coordination among government statistical entities.
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a common mechanism for coordinating data collection among government statistical agencies?
Which of the following is NOT a common mechanism for coordinating data collection among government statistical agencies?
Signup and view all the answers
Most countries have implemented formal procedures for collaborating on statistical standards at the national level.
Most countries have implemented formal procedures for collaborating on statistical standards at the national level.
Signup and view all the answers
The use of international standards is widely considered a key factor in promoting consistency and efficiency within a national statistical system.
The use of international standards is widely considered a key factor in promoting consistency and efficiency within a national statistical system.
Signup and view all the answers
Most countries surveyed indicated that they fully implemented international standards within their national statistical systems.
Most countries surveyed indicated that they fully implemented international standards within their national statistical systems.
Signup and view all the answers
The survey showed that the System of National Accounts (1993) is the most widely adopted international framework.
The survey showed that the System of National Accounts (1993) is the most widely adopted international framework.
Signup and view all the answers
Countries that do not follow the System of National Accounts in entirety will need to convert their data to meet this standard for international comparison.
Countries that do not follow the System of National Accounts in entirety will need to convert their data to meet this standard for international comparison.
Signup and view all the answers
The survey indicates that the majority of countries have adopted the European System of Accounts (1995).
The survey indicates that the majority of countries have adopted the European System of Accounts (1995).
Signup and view all the answers
The implementation of international standards in population and housing censuses is universally consistent across countries.
The implementation of international standards in population and housing censuses is universally consistent across countries.
Signup and view all the answers
The survey reveals that most countries have adopted international standards for collecting and processing social statistics.
The survey reveals that most countries have adopted international standards for collecting and processing social statistics.
Signup and view all the answers
International cooperation in statistics is considered essential for the continuous improvement of statistical systems globally.
International cooperation in statistics is considered essential for the continuous improvement of statistical systems globally.
Signup and view all the answers
The majority of surveyed countries reported that their national statistical offices were involved in international statistical projects over the last five years.
The majority of surveyed countries reported that their national statistical offices were involved in international statistical projects over the last five years.
Signup and view all the answers
The majority of countries reported receiving funding for international statistical projects through government organizations.
The majority of countries reported receiving funding for international statistical projects through government organizations.
Signup and view all the answers
International cooperation has contributed to the improvement of statistical systems in most surveyed countries.
International cooperation has contributed to the improvement of statistical systems in most surveyed countries.
Signup and view all the answers
The survey suggests that most chief statisticians are aware of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.
The survey suggests that most chief statisticians are aware of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.
Signup and view all the answers
Most countries are ensuring that directors of other statistical agencies, besides their national statistical offices, are also aware of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.
Most countries are ensuring that directors of other statistical agencies, besides their national statistical offices, are also aware of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.
Signup and view all the answers
The survey indicates that the majority of national statistical offices are working to enhance the awareness of the Fundamental Principles among their staff members and other entities involved in official statistics.
The survey indicates that the majority of national statistical offices are working to enhance the awareness of the Fundamental Principles among their staff members and other entities involved in official statistics.
Signup and view all the answers
The majority of respondents felt that the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics have been successfully implemented.
The majority of respondents felt that the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics have been successfully implemented.
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following principles was reported to be implemented most effectively, according to the survey?
Which of the following principles was reported to be implemented most effectively, according to the survey?
Signup and view all the answers
The survey highlighted a strong correlation between the statistical capacity of a country and its adherence to the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.
The survey highlighted a strong correlation between the statistical capacity of a country and its adherence to the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Statistical Commission - Thirty-fifth Session
- The report, prepared at the request of the Statistical Commission, summarizes a survey on implementing the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics
- The survey, conducted between May and November 2003 by the Division, focused on the implementation of these principles.
- Key findings and discussion points are included in paragraphs 119 and 120 of the report.
Summary of Survey Results
- 112 countries responded to a questionnaire. The overall response rate was 58%.
- The survey covered developing (including least developed) and developed countries.
- Response rates varied across continents (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania).
- Implementation details for Principle 1 (Relevance, impartiality, and equal access) and Principle 2 (Professional standards and ethics) and Principle 3 (Accountability and transparency) and Principle 4 (Prevention of misuse) and Principle 5 (Sources of official statistics), and Principle 6 (Confidentiality) and Principle 7 (Legislation) and Principle 8 (National coordination) and Principle 9 (Use of international standards) and Principle 10 (International cooperation) are detailed within the report for each principle.
Survey Results: Key Details
- Countries were asked about their experiences with implementing the 10 Fundamental Principles.
- Reports indicated that most countries actively sought user feedback on statistical products (survey responses show that in two thirds, user satisfaction methods were used.) and have systematic dissemination policies in place and have quality management programmes for their outputs.
- The use of administrative data for statistical purposes is described in multiple countries and many mentioned the importance of adapting these methods to their particular circumstances.
- The questionnaire examined how the use of international standards, along with the need for methodological guidance and training, impacts statistical quality and practices.
Concluding Remarks
- The report concludes that the Fundamental Principles appear to be well implemented across countries, despite a few challenges.
- The report highlights the importance of addressing concerns about preventing the misuse of statistical data, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating national statistical efforts for better practices and outcomes.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
This quiz covers the findings from the Statistical Commission's thirty-fifth session, focusing on a survey that explores the implementation of Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics. It highlights the response from 112 countries and discusses key implementation principles essential for official statistics.
