Statistics Canada quality guidelines.: CS12-539/2019E-PDF
"The evolution in the world of statistics and data in recent years has created a need for transformation in both the way data are acquired and processed in the production of official statistics. To maintain a high quality level in statistical products and processes, it has become essential to look into existing methods and processes to evaluate their relevance, and modify them to preserve it. In fact, this new and fast‑paced data revolution has required the development of new techniques and methods in order to sustain the ability to make informed decisions based on these data. Therefore, the new version of the Quality Guidelines recommends new guiding principles and best practices on topics such as the use of alternate data sources to traditional surveys, as well as data integration"--Executive summary, page 7.
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| Department/Agency | Statistics Canada. |
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| Title | Statistics Canada quality guidelines. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Earlier edition | Statistics Canada quality guidelines. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Note(s) | Title from cover. Issued also in HTML format. "Release date: December 4, 2019." Issued also in French under title: Statistique Canada : lignes directrices concernant la qualité. Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-49). |
| Publishing information | [Ottawa] : Statistics Canada = Statistique Canada, 2019. ©2019 |
| Description | 1 online resource (49 pages) : illustrations |
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| Departmental catalogue number | 12-539-X |
| Edition | Sixth edition |
| Subject terms | Statistics Canada -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Statistics -- Canada -- Quality control -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
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