Adatok és kezelésük a hivatalos statisztikában
Data and Data Management in Official Statistics

Summary/Abstract: From the perspective of producing statistical indicators of good quality, it is important to select the most appropriate data sources. This study presents data sources of different types which can be used in official statistical work as well as the areas of their application, going into detail regarding secondary data, with special attention being given to administrative data and its growing significance. The reader may get a detailed picture of conditions needing to be taken into account when using data of different types; while major emphasis is given to both Hungarian legislation and that of the European Union. Moreover, the qualitative criteria of the statistical product along with the data production process are also briefly mentioned, as well as data protection rules and also viewpoints that one should consider in the course of disclosure control. The study provides a broad overview of the functioning of the official statistical system and gives insight into the most important policies and guidelines defining the activities of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office.

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