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Scope and Coverage
- What is a statistical survey? a census?
A survey refers to data collection activity in which the primary
concern is to compile data or statistics on a particular class, segment, activity, or
geographic area (sample) of a bigger population. It is a method of collecting information
about the population in which direct contact is made with the units of study, e.g.,
individuals, organizations, communities, etc., through such systematic means as
statistical survey forms, questionnaires and interview schedules. A census
is a process of complete enumeration of which every unit of the defined population being
studied is included.
- What aspects of a survey or a census are being reviewed by the NSCB?
The process of evaluating a survey and/or census proposal dwells primarily on the
following aspects: (1) the need for the conduct of the survey/census -
Will the need for the data justify the conduct of the survey, or are there other more
cost-effective means of generating the data?; (2) unnecessary duplication -
To minimize the conflicting data and rationalize allocation of statistical
responsibilities among government agencies, the next thing being considered is whether
there is an existing similar activity generating the same data; (3) sampling
design - Is the design appropriate and efficient to come out with the desired
level of reliability and level of disaggregation within the funding availability?; (4) forms
content and table format - Are the questions relevant to the objectives of the
surveys/census? Does it satisfy the prescribed standard statistical concepts, definitions
and methodologies? Will the table formats provide the desired information? Are these
burdensome to the respondents?; (5) operational plan - This includes the
cost estimates, survey operations, etc.; and (6) statistical outputs -
Are the presentations effective enough to meet the objectives of the survey, to suit the
needs of data users and to impart the relevance of the survey results?
- Which statistical surveys/census are covered by the SSRCS?
All statistical surveys/censuses which are sponsored and/or conducted by government
agencies, including corporations, are covered by the SSRCS regardless of the sample size
and funding source. The system is intended to be implemented nationwide and its
institutionalization has been started in seven regions (Regions I, V, VI, VIII, IX, XI and
XII) where there are NSCB units.
Those statistical surveys which are sponsored and conducted by private offices and
non-government organizations (NGOs) are not covered by the review process. However,
surveys contracted out by government agencies to private organizations and NGOs are covered
by the system.
Those surveys which are conducted by government agencies for their internal use, i.e.
survey results will neither be published nor released to the general public, are exempted
from clearance.
 Background
Concepts, Purpose and Objectives
Procedures
Surveys
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