Australian Bureau of Statistics

Methods

Research Papers

Methodology Research Papers:
The Methodology Research Papers document methodological and applied analytical investigations into a broad range of topical statistical data issues.

Methodology Advisory Committee (MAC) Papers:
The role of the ABS Methodology Advisory Committee is to review and direct research into the collection, estimation, dissemination and analytical methodologies associated with ABS statistics. Papers presented to the Committee are often in the early stages of development.

Working Papers in Econometrics and Applied Statistics:
This Working Paper series (now discontinued) presents ABS research in the fields of econometrics, time series and statistics, made available to encourage discussion and comment.

Time Series Analysis

The Basics
Answers to questions regarding Time Series methodologies, including: Stock and Flow Series, identifying Seasonal Effects, and the underlying models used in Time Series Analysis.

Time Series FAQ Index
Access to the theoretical material published by ABS on Time Series Analysis, together with a bibliography of references in statistical journals.

Quality in the ABS

ABS Data Quality Framework
This Information Paper describes the Australian Bureau of Statistics Data Quality Framework (ABS DQF), providing an explanation of each of the seven dimensions of the framework, followed by a discussion to assist data users and producers to apply the framework.

ABS Quality Declarations - a brief summary
Quality Declarations provide a short summary about the quality of the data being accessed, using the seven dimensions of the ABS Data Quality Framework, to assist users in making informed decisions about the fitness for purpose of the data.

Economic Statistical Standards
Published material associated with Economic Classifications, such as coding software, codes and titles, and Economic Classifications not listed elsewhere.

Social Statistical Standards
Listings of data variables for Disability, Education, Language, Family and other subjects; Australian Health Classifications.

Upcoming Reviews
Listing of social statistical standards which are proposed for review over the coming years.

Current Reviews of Social Statistical Standards
Listing of social statistical standards that are under review in the 2011/2012 financial year.

Classifications

Geography
Information about Australian Bureau of Statistics Statistical Geography, including the classifications and boundaries.

Industry Classifications
The Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) in PDF format, and associated coding indexes, concordances and coding software.

Occupation Classifications
The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), access to coding software and a link file to the previous classification, ASCO.

Other Classifications
This listing includes classifications for: Drugs of Concern, Education, Languages, Religious Groups, Offences and Country.

Product Classifications
The Australian and New Zealand Standard Commodity Classification (ANZSCC) and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Product Classification (ANZSPC).