concepts of other statistics
7.3 The business register and the frame for population surveys are regularly evaluated and adjusted if necessary in order to ensure high quality.
Measures at the institutional level 7.4 Detailed concordance exists between national classifications
and sectorisation systems and the corresponding European systems.
4.2 Coherence of the statistical concept with concepts of other statistics
7.5 Graduates in the relevant academic disciplines are recruited. Measures at the institutional level 7.6 Staff attend international relevant training courses and
conferences, and liaise with statistician colleagues at the international level in order to learn from the best and to improve their expertise.
Measures at the institutional level
7.7 Co-operation with the scientific community to improve methodology is organized and external reviews assess the quality and effectiveness of the methods implemented and promote better tools, when feasible.
Measures at the institutional level
8 Principle 8: Appropriate Statistical Procedures – Appropriate
statistical procedures, implemented from data collection to data validation, must underpin quality statistics.
8.1 When European Statistics are based on administrative data, the definitions and concepts used for administrative purpose must be a good approximation to those required for statistical purposes.
9.5 Coherence of concepts of the micro data set and the statistical concepts of the output 8.2 In case of statistical surveys, questionnaires are systematically
tested prior to the data collection.
8 Accuracy of statistical data (figures)
8.3 Data collection 8.3a Survey designs, sample selections, and sample weights are well
based [..]
8 Accuracy of statistical data (figures)
8.3b Survey designs, sample selections, and sample weights are [..] regularly reviewed, revised or updated as required.
16.1 Soundness of methodology 8.4 Field operations, data entry, and coding are routinely monitored
and revised as required.
8 Accuracy of statistical data (figures)
8.5 Appropriate editing and imputation computer systems are used and regularly reviewed, revised or updated as required.
8 Accuracy of statistical data (figures)
8.6 Revisions follow standard, well-established and transparent procedures.
24.1 Compliance of corrections, adjustments and revisions with guidelines
Nr. Principles and indicators of the ESCoP Quality area
9 Principle 9: Non-Excessive Burden on Respondents - The
reporting burden should be proportionate to the needs of the users and should not be excessive for respondents. The statistical authority monitors the response burden and sets targets for its reduction over time.
22.1 Level of reporting burden
9.1 The range and detail of European Statistics demands is limited to what is absolutely necessary.
17.1 Efficiency of implemented processes 9.2 The reporting burden is spread as widely as possible over
survey populations through appropriate sampling techniques.
22.2 Spreading of reporting burden 9.3a The information sought from businesses is, as far as possible,
readily available from their accounts [..].
9.3b [..] electronic means are used where possible to facilitate its return.
22.1 Level of reporting burden
9.4 Best estimates and approximations are accepted when exact details are not readily available.
5.2 Consistency of statistical data 9.5 Administrative sources are used whenever possible to avoid
duplicating requests for information.
17.1 Efficiency of implemented processes 9.6 Data sharing within statistical authorities is generalized in order
to avoid multiplication of surveys.
17.1 Efficiency of implemented processes 10 Principle 10: Cost Effectiveness - Resources must be
effectively used.
10.1 Internal and independent external measures monitor the statistical authority’s use of resources.
Measures at the institutional level 10.2 Routine clerical operations (e.g. data capture, coding, validation)
are automated to the extent possible.
17.1 Efficiency of implemented processes 10.3 The productivity potential of information and communications
technology is being optimized for data collection, processing and dissemination.
17.1 Efficiency of implemented processes 10.4 Proactive efforts are being made to improve the statistical
potential of administrative records and avoid costly direct surveys.
17.1 Efficiency of implemented processes
Statistical output 11 through 15
11 Principle 11: Relevance - European Statistics must meet the
needs of users.
11.1 Processes are in place to consult users, monitor the relevance and practical utility of existing statistics in meeting their needs, and advise on their emerging needs and priorities.
4.1 Relevance of the statistical concept 11.2 Priority needs are being met and reflected in the work
programme.
Measures at the central level
11.3 User satisfaction surveys are undertaken periodically. 4.1 Relevance of the statistical concept 12 Principle 12: Accuracy and Reliability - European Statistics
Nr. Principles and indicators of the ESCoP Quality area
12.1 Source data, intermediate results and statistical outputs are assessed and validated.
17.2 Completeness of implemented processes 12.2a Sampling errors [..] are measured and systematically
documented according to the framework of the ESS quality components.
8.2 Sampling 11.2 Compliance of quality reports with Eurostat regulations 12.2b [..] non-sampling errors are measured and systematically
documented according to the framework of the ESS quality components.
11.2 Compliance of quality reports with Eurostat regulations 12.3 Studies and analysis of revisions are carried out routinely and
used internally to inform statistical processes.
24.2 Existence of processes for analyzing corrections, adjustments and revisions
13 Principle 13: Timeliness and Punctuality - European
Statistics must be disseminated in a timely and punctual manner.
7.4 Punctuality of dissemination of statistical output 13.1 Timeliness meets the highest European and international
dissemination standards.
7.2 Timeliness of dissemination of statistical output 13.2 A standard daily time is set for the release of European
Statistics.
7.3 Predictability of dissemination of statistical output. 13.3 Periodicity of European Statistics takes into account user
requirements as much as possible.
Eurostat 13.4 Any divergence from the dissemination time schedule is
publicized in advance, explained and a new release date set.
7.3 Predictability of dissemination of statistical output. 13.5 Preliminary results of acceptable aggregate quality can be
disseminated when considered useful.
5.2 Consistency of