Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-138). "... prepared by Denis Ward"--Foreword.
Contents:
Introduction and overview -- Standards for the reporting and presentation of statistics -- Importance of use of common terminology -- Guidelines for the reporting of different types of data -- Guidelines for the reporting of different forms of time series data -- Guidelines for the reporting and dissemination of metadata -- Guidelines on key reporting practices.
Summary:
This publication contains guidelines and recommended best practice for the presentation of statistical data and metadata disseminated by national agencies and international organizations in various dissemination media. The handbook brings together in one publication relevant presentation guidelines embodied in existing international statistical standards where they exist. The handbook also presents for a standard set of terminologies and guidelines for the presentation of growth rates, indices and seasonally adjusted data developed by the OECD Short-term Economic Statistics Working Party.--Publisher's description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.