Topic (iii): Metadata

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Topic (iii) Metadata Statistical
Cycle Introduction
Graeme Oakley Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Background

• Task Force to create a framework for statistical
  metadata
• Framework to be presented in the form of a manual
• Draft structure of manual - 4 Parts
• No work done by TF on Part C - this topic

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Part C Subheadings

• C1. Survey Planning and Design
• C2. Survey Preparation
• C3. Data Collection
• C4. Input Processing
• C5. Derivation, Estimation, Aggregation
• C6. Analysis
• C7. Dissemination
• C8. Post Survey Evaluation

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Purpose of this session

• build up a body of material to assist in drafting
  Part C of the manual
• discuss and agree on structure of this part of
  the framework
• obtain content input, eg examples of
  implementations
• content related to architectural options, system
  design and development
• identify helpers for future work

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Topic (iii) Metadata Statistical
Cycle Discussion Points
Tuesday 4 April 2006
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Issues for Discussion

• Does the group agree with high level content ie
  C1 to C8?
• Common sub-headings? eg
• n.1 Introduction - explain processes covered
• n.2 What metadata is used and created
• n.3 Matters relevant to this phase eg design,
  architecture, stakeholders, roles
• n.4 Case studies and references to useful
  material

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Discussion (2)

• Do any METIS participants have contributions eg
  examples, case studies, additional material?
• Next steps to prepare a draft? Volunteers?