What is data editing and imputation?
Data editing is about detecting and correcting errors in the information returned by the contributors of the data. Imputation is a procedure used for entering a value for a specific data item where the response is missing or unusable.
Aims
The aim is to provide expertise and advice on developing and implementing cost-effective editing and imputation for all ONS data sources, including household and business surveys and administrative sources.
Current and planned areas of work
- Provision of support and advice to business areas on editing and imputation procedures
- production and dissemination of standards and guidance on good practice in editing and imputation
- exploration of methods and tools to support graphical and output editing
- identification and evaluation of generalised edit and imputation tools for possible inclusion in ONS' new statistical infrastructure
- participation in development of appropriate quality measures associated with editing and imputation processes
This page last revised: Friday 12 March 2004
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