Generic Statistical Information Model (GSIM):
Specification
(Version 1.1, December 2013)
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About this document
This is aimed at metadata specialists, information architects and solutions architects. This document includes descriptions of information in a statistical organization. There are also a number of annexes, which include information about Exchange Channels, a glossary, UML class diagrams and the GSIM extension methodology.
II. Information in the Statistical Business Process
A. Identifying and Evaluating Statistical Needs
B: Designing and Managing Statistical Programs
G: Processing and Analyzing Information
J. Dimensional and Unit Data Structures
A: Identity and Administrative Details
B. Information Providers, Information Consumers, Organizations, and Individuals
B. Web Scraping for Data Collection
Annex C: UML Diagrams (see Word or PDF versions)