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The aim of Part B is to offer statistical metadata systems (SMS) designers an overview of existing resources (standards, concepts, models, best practices and other methodological materials), which are likely to be applicable when designing and implementing SMS. It is designed primarily as an Internet publication, so that it can be kept as up to date as possible.

Please note: This is the first draft of Part B, released for the March 2010 Work Session on Statistical Metadata. It will be extended and improved over the coming months. Comments and suggestions are welcome, and can be sent to steven.vale@unece.org.

I. Introduction

II. Resource Descriptions

1. Statistical Concepts

1.1 Statistical Classifications

1.2 Statistical Units

1.3 Statistical Variables and Characteristics

1.4 Statistical Subject-matter Domains (UNECE / SDMX)

1.5 SDMX - Metadata Common Vocabulary

1.6 SDMX - Cross-domain Concepts

1.7 SDMX - Cross-domain Code-lists

2. Technical Standards

2.1 Dublin Core

2.2 Data Documentation Initiative (DDI)

2.3 Metadata Registries (ISO/IEC 11179)

2.4 Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange (SDMX)

2.5 Common Warehouse Metamodel (ISO/IEC 19504)

2.6 eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)

2.7 GIS (ISO 19115)

3. Models and Statistical Practices

3.1 Neuchâtel Model (Classifications, Variables)

3.2 CRISTAL Model

3.3 Generic Statistical Business Process Model (GSBPM)

3.4 Corporate Metadata Repository (CMR)

3.5 Data Quality Assurance Framework (DQAF)/ Special Data Dissemination Standards (SDDS)

3.6 ESS Standard for Quality Reports

3.7 Nordic Metamodel

4. Methodological Guidelines and Recommendations

4.1 UNECE Guidelines for the Modeling Statistical Data and Metadata

4.2 UNECE Guidelines for Statistical Metadata on the Internet

4.3 Recommendations on Formats Relevant to the Downloading of Data from the Internet

4.4 Best Practices in Designing Websites for Dissemination of Statistics

III. Relationships between Resources


IV. Other Resources


Working documents of the Task-Force on Part B

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