STATview, new ways for the dissemination of statistical data

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hundepool, Anco^{; 1}

Affiliations: Statistics Netherlands, Automation Department, Statistical Informatics Unit, P.O. Box 959, 2270 AZ Voorburg, Netherlands

Note: [1] Presented at a seminar on integrated statistical information systems and related matters (ISIS '94; Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 16–20 May 1994).

Abstract: Paper is the traditional dissemination medium for statistical information. The advent of micro-computers, however, has led to a growing demand for machine-readable statistical information. To meet user demand, statistical organizations have installed computerized information systems. These systems should not only contain the raw data, but also the relevant meta-data. Only by providing this meta-information as well, is it possible for the users to understand and finally use the statistical information. This paper describes the STATview system for the dissemination of statistical information installed at Statistics Netherlands.

DOI: 10.3233/SJU-1994-11304

Journal: Statistical Journal of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 197-203, 1994