STATview,new ways for the dissemination of statistical data

Abstract

Paper is the traditional dissemination medium for statistical information. The advent of micro-computers, however, has led to a growing demand for machine-readable statistical information. To meet user demand, statistical organizations have installed computerized information systems. These systems should not only contain the raw data, but also the relevant meta-data. Only by providing this meta-information as well, is it possible for the users to understand and finally use the statistical information. This paper describes the STATview system for the dissemination of statistical information installed at Statistics Netherlands.