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OBSERVATION UNIT

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Definition:
Observation units are those entities on which information is received and statistics are compiled.

Context:
During the collection of data, this is the unit for which data is recorded. It should be noted that this may, or may not be, the same as the reporting unit.

Source Publication:
Statistical Office of the United Nations, "International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities, Third Revision", Statistical Papers Series M No. 4, Rev. 3, United Nations, New York, 1990, para. 63.

Cross References:
Analytical Unit - Eurostat
Analytical unit – SNA
Classification
Entity
Observation
Reporting unit
Statistical units – ISIC

Classification Indicator: Classification

Statistical Theme: Classifications

Glossary Output Segments:
SDMX

Created on Tuesday, September 25, 2001

Last updated on Wednesday, December 21, 2005