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Methodological note: Measures of variability in selected economic time series
Guide to understanding some of the methods used in the production of national statistics
Author: Gavin Wallis
Economic Trends, no 636, pp 25-26. ISSN: 0013-0400
This Methodological Notes series of articles aims to explain statistical issues relevant to our data in a simple, non-technical way. As well as defining the topic areas, the notes explain when, why and how these methodologies are used within the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Where possible, we also point the reader to further sources of information.
Published in web format: 16 November 2006 at 9:30 am
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