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Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency is the flagship publication of the Committee on National Statistics. Preparations for the report’s 8th edition have begun. The report is intended to support the invaluable role that relevant, timely, accurate, and trustworthy government statistics play in a democratic system of government, and to provide support and guidance to the federal agencies that produce them. Government statistics are widely used to inform decisions by policymakers, program administrators, businesses and other organizations, as well as households and the general public.
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Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency: Eighth Edition
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The 8th Edition of Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency supports the essential role of relevant, credible, trusted, independent, and innovative government statistics. Since 1992, this report has described the characteristics of effective federal statistical agencies. Government...
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