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An observation data collected on an individual object - statistical unit.
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Microdata is data on the characteristics of units of a population, such as individuals, households, or establishments, collected by a census, survey, or experiment. (Survey Design and Statistical Methodology Metadata, Software and Standards Management Branch, Systems Support Division, United States Bureau of the Census, Washington D.C., August 1998, Section 3.4.4, page 39).
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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.
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Theme: Methodological information (metadata) |
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SDMX
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on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 |
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updated on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 |
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