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		NSMS25: Methods for automatic record matching and linking in their use in National Statistics, GSS Methodology Series Product   Record linkage techniques are used to link together data items relating to the same person, household or business unit. The data may well be collected on different occasions and under different conditions. Linkage extends the amount of information available for analyis and enables different data sources to be combined.This report discusses the use of record linkage for statistical purposes only, to produce summaries and statistics and looks at the statistical benefits. Please be aware, that due to its size, this file may take some time to download. View more information about this product.   Office for National Statistics (ONS), One-off, ISBN=9780116915214, Hardcopy Publication, Contact: +44 (0)20 7533 6247 Methods for automatic record matching and linking in their use in National Statistics (8.7Mb - Pdf) GSS Methodology Series (Web link)   Accessibility|FAQs and Contact Us|Terms & Conditions|Privacy Statement Link to us|Crown Copyright applies unless otherwise stated