4363.0 - National Health Survey: Users' Guide, 2014-15  
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DATA QUALITY

This section provides information about data quality issues to take into account when interpreting results. It is important that data users are aware of data quality issues and be guided by these when interpreting results.

Data quality aspects detailed in this chapter include:

  • Sampling variability
  • Non-sampling error
  • Other factors affecting estimates (including scope, coverage, reference periods and collection periods).