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Statistical metadata are data about statistical data.
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Metadata comprises data and other documentation that describes objects in a formalised way (Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UNECE), "Terminology on Statistical Metadata", Conference of European Statisticians Statistical Standards and Studies, No. 53, Geneva, 2000, http://www.unece.org/stats/publications/53metadaterminology.pdf)
Metadata provide information on data and about processes of producing and using data. Metadata describe statistical data and - to some extent - processes and tools involved in the production and usage of statistical data (UNECE, "Guidelines for the Modelling of Statistical Data and Metadata", 1995).
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United Nations Statistical Commission and Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UNECE), "Guidelines for the Modelling of Statistical Data and Metadata", Conference of European Statisticians, Methodological material, United Nations, Geneva, 1995.
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Theme: Methodological information (metadata) |
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on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 |
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updated on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 |
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