Definition: Statistical survey preparation

Category: UN metadata terminology

First operative task that includes an establishing of a frame of survey as for the data sources, respondents, objects of observation and interest, drawing a sample from the frame and establishing of empty observation register. A survey preparation is executed after the survey plan has been established. http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/coded_files/UNECE_TERMINOLOGY_STAT_METADATA_2000_EN.pdf
Source:
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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