meeting of the expert group on international statistical classifications new york, 19-22 may 2015
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Review of the International Family of Classifications
Meeting of the Expert Group onInternational Statistical ClassificationsNew York, 19-22 May 2015
http://unstats.un.org/unsd/class/intercop/expertgroup/2015/ac289-2.asp
United Nations Statistics Division
Ralf Becker & Vysaul Nyirongo
OutlineBackgroundScopeCategorizing classifications Process of identifying classificationNext stepsPresentation optionsQuestions for the Expert Group
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BackgroundEGM 2011 review
Maintain conceptRestrict to international, statistical
classificationsWidened scope other than “economic and
Social” onlyAgree to make the list and the classification
Paper gives some details on the process of instituting the Family
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ScopeVariations Classifications with narrow focus, e.g. in
Health - Classification of Health Care Providers, FunctionsDifferent terminology
- Classification of institutional sectors, of assetsCommon but non-standardized classifications
- Age classification 1
Irreplaceable national/regional classifications 1 http://unstats.un.org/unsd/publication/SeriesM/SeriesM_74e.pdf 4
Categorizing classificationsClassification of Statistical Activities
Statistical domainsChallenges for identification and groupingDomains not easily linked to stakeholders
Reference to domains required thorough detailed information but not structure of the list
Grading of classificationsIs the classification a reference, derived or
related? Extra dimensions for structuring
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Process of identifying classification
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First proposal in the EGM 2013 List of (international) standardsExtract classifications’ information Use expertise of dedicated offices for
specialized statisticsOfficially approvedBetter coverageIdentified a list of 140 classifications
Next stepsa) Collect detailed information
Scope and concepts Purpose, underlying methodologyStructure, revisions and other supporting documents
- Previously agreed questionnaire - Sufficient information for users - Mechanisms of maintenance? b) Evaluation against the inclusion criteria
Quality indicator Indicator should be prominent part of the
presentationTerminology of the “Family” ?
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Presentation options
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Option 1
Presentation options
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Option 2
Detail presentation (1/2)
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Detail presentation (2/2)
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Questions for the Expert Group This paper proposes a process and information for establishing the Family
The Expert Group may wish to:a) Review and advise whether this process is reasonable and acceptableb) Confirm the mechanism for identifying classificationsc) Agree on the initial list of candidate membersd) Recommend maintenance mechanismse) Advise on potential criteria for grouping/orderingf) Advise on the terminology for the groupings/orderingsg) Feedback on information presentation and distribution
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Thank You