紀要論文

「統計の品質」論におけるデータ品質構成要素の検討

On the Components of Data Quality Adopted in Discussions on the "Quality of Statistics"

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00229741

https://doi.org/10.15002/00006992

法政大学経済学部学会

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2010-03-15

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This paper begins by outlining discussions regarding the "quality of statistics," noting that the overall framework of the discussion has formed around 2005 in accordance with the development of discussions and its implementation especially in the European Statistical System (ESS). Secondly, it introduces and examines the concepts behind several components of data quality. The conclusions are as follows: (i) There are some overlap between the concepts of the different components, bringing obscurity in the meaning of some components. (ii) The component, Relevance has a wide and ambiguous meaning, so we should confine its meaning to "whether or not there is data, and the conceptual validity of the data." (iii) Accessibility, Clarity and Interpretability are concerned with the sequence of steps in using statistical data. If we wish to focus on the user's point of view, it is desirable to separate two components (Accessibility, which refers to the availability of statistical data, and Interpretability, which mainly means the preparation of metadata and various tools to help users understand the data properly). (iv) Comparability can be included within Coherence as a particular case of Coherence. (v) Integrity also has several broad meanings, and is not a property of the data themselves. It is a prerequisite component of statistical services and statistical systems. Thirdly, the paper outlines the relationship between these components as follows. A. Central components that concern the data themselves: "Relevance", "Accuracy", and "Coherence". B. Component that represents the time element of data: "Timeliness and Punctuality". C.A component that relates to the process of using statistics: "Accessibility and Interpretability". D. A component that relates to the process of production of statistics “Cost-efficiency (including Respondent Burden)." E. Components that define principles governing statistical activities: “Transparency" and "Security (including Confidentiality)". F: Components that refer to the various institutional conditions which assure the implementation of the abovementioned components. Some meanings of Integrity relate to them: Professionalism, Legal arrangements, Adequate resources (including securing adequate labor conditions).

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