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How to Use This Reference Guide
How to Use This Reference Guide
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StatSearch is a user friendly ready reference to sources of social and economic statistical information for Western Australia. Each topic contains information that will either satisfy your statistical requirements or refer you to external organisations able to provide regional data. The information lists:
- main ABS sources of information relevant to the topic
- related ABS sources
- external sources of information.
For each main ABS source, a brief description of some of the available data items is given together with information about:
- geographic coverage
- frequency of data collection
- historical data available
- products and services available
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The table of contents lists broad topics covered in this guide. If you cannot decide which of these topics covers your area of interest, a keyword search facility is available.
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Information about geographic coverage includes clear and precise explanations of the terms used to describe geographic areas for which statistical information can be made available.
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'MAIN' AND 'RELATED' ABS SOURCES
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Each StatSearch topic deals with a specific economic or social subject. ABS information sources devoted to a particular topic are included as 'main' sources. Other ABS sources containing some information for that particular topic are shown separately as 'related' sources. These 'related' sources may be listed as 'main' sources under other topics.
For example, in the Transport topic, 'related' sources include the Consumer Price Index (price indexes of private motoring costs and urban transport fares) which can be further researched under the Prices topic. You could also consider referring to the Employment topic for data relating to persons employed in the transport industry. It is important that you be aware that some information relating to your particular research may be found under several topics in this guide.
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There are two ABS products which could be referenced under all topics of StatSearch. These are:
Monthly Summary of Statistics (1305.5) - provides the most recent data (monthly or quarterly) for a wide range of major economic indicator and social statistics.
Western Australian Year Book (1300.5) - presents a wide range of statistical information on the social, demographic and economic conditions prevailing in the State. Articles and commentary on topical issues are featured and contributions from State government departments, external organisations and agencies are included.
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