Innovations in Federal Statistics
Innovations in Federal Statistics

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2017-04-21

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 030945428X

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Federal government statistics provide critical information to the country and serve a key role in a democracy. For decades, sample surveys with instruments carefully designed for particular data needs have been one of the primary methods for collecting data for federal statistics. However, the costs of conducting such surveys have been increasing while response rates have been declining, and many surveys are not able to fulfill growing demands for more timely information and for more detailed information at state and local levels. Innovations in Federal Statistics examines the opportunities and risks of using government administrative and private sector data sources to foster a paradigm shift in federal statistical programs that would combine diverse data sources in a secure manner to enhance federal statistics. This first publication of a two-part series discusses the challenges faced by the federal statistical system and the foundational elements needed for a new paradigm.

GIS and the 2020 Census
GIS and the 2020 Census

Author: Amor Laaribi

Publisher: Esri Press

Published: 2018-07-13

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781589485044

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Census workers need to capture and analyze information at the finest geographic level with mobile and geospatial-based technology. GIS and the 2020 Census: Modernizing Official Statistics provides statistical organizations with the most recent GIS methodologies and technological tools to support census workers' needs at all the stages of a census. Learn how to plan and carry out census work with GIS using new technologies for field data collection and operations management. After planning and collecting data, apply innovative solutions for performing statistical analysis, data integration and dissemination. Additional topics cover cloud computing, big data, Location as a Service (LaaS), and emerging data sources. While GIS and the 2020 Census focuses on using GIS and other geospatial technology in support of census planning and operations, it also offers guidelines for building a statistical-geospatial information infrastructure in support of the 2020 Round of Censuses, evidence-based decision making, and sustainable development. Case studies illustrate concepts in practice.

Big Data Governance and Perspectives in Knowledge Management
Big Data Governance and Perspectives in Knowledge Management

Author: Strydom, Sheryl Kruger

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-11-16

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1522570780

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The world is witnessing the growth of a global movement facilitated by technology and social media. Fueled by information, this movement contains enormous potential to create more accountable, efficient, responsive, and effective governments and businesses, as well as spurring economic growth. Big Data Governance and Perspectives in Knowledge Management is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of applying robust processes around data, and aligning organizations and skillsets around those processes. Highlighting a range of topics including data analytics, prediction analysis, and software development, this book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, information science professionals, software developers, computer engineers, graduate-level computer science students, policymakers, and managers seeking current research on the convergence of big data and information governance as two major trends in information management.

Statistical Methods in Water Resources
Statistical Methods in Water Resources

Author: D.R. Helsel

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 1993-03-03

Total Pages: 539

ISBN-13: 0080875084

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Data on water quality and other environmental issues are being collected at an ever-increasing rate. In the past, however, the techniques used by scientists to interpret this data have not progressed as quickly. This is a book of modern statistical methods for analysis of practical problems in water quality and water resources.The last fifteen years have seen major advances in the fields of exploratory data analysis (EDA) and robust statistical methods. The 'real-life' characteristics of environmental data tend to drive analysis towards the use of these methods. These advances are presented in a practical and relevant format. Alternate methods are compared, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each as applied to environmental data. Techniques for trend analysis and dealing with water below the detection limit are topics covered, which are of great interest to consultants in water-quality and hydrology, scientists in state, provincial and federal water resources, and geological survey agencies.The practising water resources scientist will find the worked examples using actual field data from case studies of environmental problems, of real value. Exercises at the end of each chapter enable the mechanics of the methodological process to be fully understood, with data sets included on diskette for easy use. The result is a book that is both up-to-date and immediately relevant to ongoing work in the environmental and water sciences.

Social Statistics and Ethnic Diversity
Social Statistics and Ethnic Diversity

Author: Patrick Simon

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-08-17

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 331920095X

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This open access book examines the question of collecting and disseminating data on ethnicity and race in order to describe characteristics of ethnic and racial groups, identify factors of social and economic integration and implement policies to redress discrimination. It offers a global perspective on the issue by looking at race and ethnicity in a wide variety of historical, country-specific contexts, including Asia, Latin America, Europe, Oceania and North America. In addition, the book also includes analysis on the indigenous populations of the Americas. The book first offers comparative accounts of ethnic statistics. It compares and empirically tests two perspectives for understanding national ethnic enumeration practices in a global context based on national census questionnaires and population registration forms for over 200 countries between 1990 to 2006. Next, the book explores enumeration and identity politics with chapters that cover the debate on ethnic and racial statistics in France, ethnic and linguistic categories in Québec, Brazilian ethnoracial classification and affirmative action policies and the Hispanic/Latino identity and the United States census. The third, and final, part of the book examines measurement issues and competing claims. It explores such issues as the complexity of measuring diversity using Malaysia as an example, social inequalities and indigenous populations in Mexico and the demographic explosion of aboriginal populations in Canada from 1986 to 2006. Overall, the book sheds light on four main questions: should ethnic groups be counted, how should they be counted, who is and who is not counted and what are the political and economic incentives for counting. It will be of interest to all students of race, ethnicity, identity, and immigration. In addition, researchers as well as policymakers will find useful discussions and insights for a better understanding of the complexity of categorization and related political and policy challenges.

Adaptive Survey Design
Adaptive Survey Design

Author: Barry Schouten

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-07-28

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1498767885

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Adaptive survey designs (ASDs) provide a framework for data-driven tailoring of data collection procedures to different sample members, often for cost and bias reduction. People vary in how likely they are to respond and in how they respond. This variation leads to opportunities to selectively deploy design features in order to control both nonresponse and measurement errors. ASD aims at the optimal matching of design features and the characteristics of respondents given the survey budget. Such a goal is sensible, but ASD requires investment in more advanced technical systems and management infrastructure and asks for the collection of relevant auxiliary data. So what are current best practices in ASD? And is ASD worthwhile when the same auxiliary data are employed in the estimation afterwards? In this book, the authors provide answers to these questions, and much more.

Interpreting Official Statistics
Interpreting Official Statistics

Author: Will Guy

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-08-04

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1134840047

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Interpreting Official Statistics examines the official statistics produced about the current state of British society. It documents some of the ways in which information has been suppressed, manipulated and misinterpreted since 1979. This invaluable guide is designed to help students know what figures are available, and to discover when and how politicians are misusing statistics. Data sets covered include: * Households below average income * Administrative and survey methods of unemployment and crime * Population census data on ethnicity * Data sources on women and work * Data on the relationship between class and health, and safety at work * New data sources on disability * Labour Force Survey.

Official Statistics
Official Statistics

Author: Fouad Sabry

Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable

Published: 2024-08-08

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13:

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"Official Statistics" is a must-read for anyone in political science and governance, offering a deep dive into how official statistical methods influence policy-making, governance, and public perception. Through exploring data collection and dissemination, the book highlights the pivotal role of statistics in shaping political dynamics and guiding critical decisions. Chapters Overview: 1. Official Statistics: Introduction to key concepts and methodologies in official statistics and their importance in political science. 2. Census: Examines the role of national censuses in shaping policy decisions and public services. 3. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe: Discusses the UN's efforts in harmonizing statistical practices across Europe to improve data quality and comparability. 4. Statistics Canada: Explores how Canadian statistics support evidence-based policy. 5. Hellenic Statistical Authority: Highlights Greece’s contributions to national and European data systems. 6. Economic Data: Discusses how economic data informs fiscal and monetary policies. 7. Economic Statistics: Covers key economic indicators like GDP and inflation rates and their role in policy-making. 8. Statistics Belgium: Insight into Belgium’s statistical practices in a federal system. 9. Statistics New Zealand: Explores how New Zealand uses statistics to drive policy in a diverse context. 10. American Community Survey: Discusses its role in providing detailed demographic data for U.S. policy. 11. National Institute of Statistics and Census of Argentina: Highlights challenges in Argentina’s data collection and analysis. 12. Philippine Statistics Authority: Discusses innovations and challenges in the Philippines’ statistical system. 13. Statistics Denmark: Examines Denmark’s use of data in public policy. 14. Pollutant Release and Transfer Register: Focuses on environmental statistics and their role in policy. 15. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (India): Details how statistics support development in India. 16. Census and Statistics Department (Hong Kong): Explores Hong Kong’s unique statistical practices. 17. Statistics Botswana: Discusses Botswana’s use of data in national development. 18. Data Dissemination: Examines the importance of accessible data for transparency. 19. Statistical Disclosure Control: Covers techniques for balancing data confidentiality and utility. 20. Indian Statistical Service: Discusses the role of the Indian Statistical Service in government functions. 21. Five Safes: Introduces a framework for managing and sharing data securely. This book offers essential insights and practical examples for understanding the impact of statistics on political science, making it a vital resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the field.