Page: 10. References
{scrollbar} ABS, Strategy for End-to-End Management of ABS Metadata, (2003) AMRADS, EU project, Final Report of the Working Group on Metadata, (2003) Booleman, M, Statistics Netherlands, The Dutch Met…
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Page: 2. The role of a statistical metadata system
{scrollbar} What is a statistical metadata system? Metadata can be defined as "data that define and describe other data" whereas statistical metadata are "data about statistical data, and comprise dat…
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Page: 3. Users of the statistical metadata system
{scrollbar} A primary challenge for the SMS is to cope with the requirements of diverse groups of metadata users. The use of evolving information and communication technologies has resulted in more us…
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Page: 4. Benefits for users
{scrollbar} An effective SMS can provide the following benefits to all users of statistical metadata: Better quality statistical information; Improved interpretability of statistics; Improved quality …
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Page: 5. Vision, strategy and implementation
{scrollbar} The focus of this section is on the preparation of a corporate SMS vision, related planning and on the major characteristics of a metadata management framework and management strategy. SMS…
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Page: 6. Core principles for metadata management
{scrollbar} This section focuses on the management of statistical metadata in the SMS framework. It presents the principles to be taken into the consideration when preparing the SMS vision, global arc…
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Page: 7. Corporate governance models for metadata management
{scrollbar} General considerations It is not sensible to prescribe an ideal model for corporate governance of metadata. Every statistical organization works under different legislation, organizational…
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Page: 8. Case studies and experiences
{scrollbar} Case studies about current metadata management systems and processes are being collected from statistical offices for publishing within the Common Metadata Framework Part D. They are publi…
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Page: 9. Glossary of terms and abbreviations
{scrollbar} Corporate metadata repository A database system that stores metadata records for an organization or group of organizations. Metadata Data that define and describe other data. Statistical m…
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Page: Contents
Common Metadata Framework Part A: Statistical Metadata in a Corporate Context Foreword 1. Introduction 2. The role of a statistical metadata system 3. Users of the statistical metadata system 4. Benef…
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