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PRINCIPLE 2: Credibility Among Data Users and Stakeholders
Pages 31-34

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... Agencies build this respect and trust, not only by producing accurate and objective data and meeting all of their deadlines for the release of their statistics, but also by adhering to the other principles for federal statistical agencies and by following some key practices. When different agencies produce similar or related estimates, it is essential that statistical agencies coordinate and collaborate with each other (see Practice 7)
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... ; procedures and schedules for the release of new and continuing data series; procedures for timely notice of errors and corrections to previously released data; procedures and schedules for archiving historical data; and documentation of ongoing research efforts to provide accurate statistics that meet users'needs (see Practice 5)
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... PRINCIPLE 2: CREDIBILITY AMONG DATA USERS/STAKEHOLDERS 33 Practices That Are Particularly Relevant for Principle 2 Practice 1: A Clearly Defined and Well-Accepted Mission Practice 2: Necessary Authority and Procedures to Protect Independence Practice 3: Commitment to Quality and Profes sional Standards of Practice Practice 4: Professional Advancement of Staff Practice 5: An Active Research Program Practice 6: Strong Internal and External Evaluation Processes for an Agency's Statistical Programs Practice 7: Coordination and Collaboration with Other Statistical Agencies Practice 8: Respect for Data Providers and Protection of Their Data Practice 9: Dissemination of Statistical Products That Meet Users' Needs Practice 10: Openness About Sources and Limitations of the Data Provided
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