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Activity Number:
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404
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Type:
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Topic Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Wednesday, August 6, 2003 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Survey Research Methods
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| Abstract - #301843 |
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Title:
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The Quality Management Strategy (QMS) in the New Zealand 2001 Census of Population and Dwellings and How This Shapes the Future
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Author(s):
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Nancy McBeth*+ and Catherine McGill and Tracy Moore and Denise McGregor
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Companies:
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Statistics New Zealand and Statistics New Zealand and Statistics New Zealand and Statistics New Zealand
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Address:
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PO Box 2922, Wellington, , New Zealand
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Abstract:
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The 2001 Population Census was the first time that Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) had adopted a formal Quality Management Strategy (QMS) in all phases of the Census (development and operational). The QMS aimed to define and understand the quality of census output and to ensure that quality levels were met. A key to the QMS was to differentiate between three levels of output quality. This acknowledged that SNZ could not produce all outputs at a high level of quality with a limited budget and timeframe. This approach helped us to prioritize our resources in all phases of the census. In addition, the QMS aimed to provide census outputs that were at least of a minimum standard to be suitable for use. Fitness for use specifications identified the minimum quality level, which reflected user requirements. This paper describes our experiences in 2001. Using case studies, the final resulting quality for variables from the differing data quality types will be examined. SNZ intends to utilize a similar strategic approach to quality in the 2006 Census, and the paper will identify key recommendations for the QMS for this census.
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