Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency : Seventh Edition.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Contributor:

Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and.

Statistics, Committee on National.

Citro, Constance F.

Harris-Kojetin, Brian A.

Series:

Consensus study report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Statistical services.

United States--Statistical services.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2021.

Summary:

"Government statistics are widely used to inform decisions by policymakers, program administrators, businesses and other organizations as well as households and the general public. Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency, Seventh Edition will assist statistical agencies and units, as well as other agencies engaged in statistical activities, to carry out their responsibilities to provide accurate, timely, relevant, and objective information for public and policy use. This report will also inform legislative and executive branch decision makers, data users, and others about the characteristics of statistical agencies that enable them to serve the public good." -- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Front Matter

Summary

Part I: Introduction

The Value of National Statistics in the United States

Federal Statistical Agencies and Units

The Committee on National Statistics and This Report

Part II: Principles

Principle 1: Relevance to Policy Issues and Society

Principle 2: Credibility Among Data Users and Stakeholders

Principle 3: Trust Among the Public and Data Providers

Principle 4: Independence from Political and Other Undue External Influence

Principle 5: Continual Improvement and Innovation

Part III: Practices

Practice 1: A Clearly Defined and Well-Accepted Mission

Practice 2: Necessary Authority and Procedures to Protect Independence

Practice 3: Commitment to Quality and Professional Standards of Practice

Practice 4: Professional Advancement of Staff

Practice 5: An Active Research Program

Practice 6: Strong Internal and External Evaluation Processes for an Agency's Statistical Programs

Practice 7: Coordination and Collaboration with Other Statistical Agencies

Practice 8: Respect for Data Providers and Protection of Their Data

Practice 9: Dissemination of Statistical Products That Meet Users' Needs

Practice 10: Openness About Sources and Limitations of the Data Provided

References

Appendix A: Legislation and Regulations That Govern Federal Statistics

Appendix B: Organization of the Federal Statistical System

Appendix C: Some International Frameworks and Guidance Relevant for Federal Statistics

Committee on National Statistics.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780309681179

0309681170

9780309681155

0309681154

OCLC:

1263874685