User requirements for statistical metainformation

Issue title: Statistical Metainformation Systems

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Podehl, M.

Affiliations: Statistics Canada, 9th floor, “A”, R.H. Coats Bldg. Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa, K1A 0T6, Canada

Abstract: This paper outlines some of the requirements for statistical metainformation systems from the viewpoint of potential users. Users can be staff in statistical offices who provide statistical information to the public or external clients. Keeping user requirements in focus will increase the chance to invest development resources where they bring the greatest payoff. The nature and variety of such requirements are illustrated using examples from Statistics Canada.

DOI: 10.3233/SJU-1993-10204

Journal: Statistical Journal of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 113-120, 1993