Find out how statistical data is produced, how quality is assured and how to interpret it correctly – supported by basic knowledge, methods, surveys, classifications and definitions.
Literacy in data and statistics
How can you read and assess statistical information correctly and communicate it clearly?
Basic knowledge and learning resources help you use data and statistics with confidence.
Methodological foundations and quality
Which methods are used to produce statistics? How is their quality assured? How should revisions and symbols be interpreted?
Information on methodology and quality provides the answers.
Data sources and surveys
Which surveys does the FSO conduct and where do the data come from?
The search covers current and past surveys, as well as information on questionnaire surveys, registers and combined survey systems.
Nomenclatures, directories and codes
How are statistical data classified consistently and assigned to geographical areas?
Classifications, official directories and codes help you categorise and compare data.
Definitions
What exactly do statistical terms mean?
Definitions help you understand and compare statistical results correctly.
Contact
Federal Statistical Office Espace de l'Europe 10 2010 Neuchâtel Switzerland
