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Introduction
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... in 1992. In early 2001, 2005, and 2009, CNSTAT issued the second, third, and fourth editions, respec tively, which reiterated the basic principles for federal statistical agencies, revised and expanded the discussion of some of the practices for an effective statistical agency, and updated the discussion with references to recent reports 5
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... The fifth edition emphasizes the need for statistical agencies not only to actively seek out new ways of using multiple data sources (such as admin­ istrative records, private-sector datasets, and selected Internet sources in addition to surveys) , but also to find new ways to integrate their activities with those of other agencies.
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... Appendix E provides addresses of Internet sites for major federal agencies that provide statistical data. Although focused on federal statistical agencies, many of the principles and practices articulated here likely also apply to statistical activities elsewhere, such as in federal policy, evaluation, research, and program agencies, in state and local government agencies, and in other countries.


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