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Methods library of embedded R functions at Statistics Norway

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  • Oyvind Langsrud

    (Statistics Norway)

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Statistics Norway is modernising the production processes. An important element in this work is a library of functions for statistical computations. In principle, the functions in such a methods library can be programmed in several languages. A modernised production environment demand that these functions can be reused for different statistics products, and that they are embedded within a common IT system. The embedding should be done in such a way that the users of the methods do not need to know the underlying programming language. As a proof of concept, Statistics Norway soon has established a methods library offering a limited number of methods for macro-editing, imputation and confidentiality. This is done within an area of municipal statistics with R as the only programming language. This paper presents the details and experiences from this work. The problem of fitting real word applications to simple and strict standards is discussed and exemplified by the development of solutions to regression imputation and table suppression.

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  • Oyvind Langsrud, 2017. "Methods library of embedded R functions at Statistics Norway," Romanian Statistical Review, Romanian Statistical Review, vol. 65(4), pages 129-139, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:rsr:journl:v:65:y:2017:i:4:p:129-139
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    Keywords

    Official statistics; R; Common Statistical Production Architecture; Generic Statistical Information Model; Validation and Transformation Language; Imputation; Statistical disclosure control;
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    JEL classification:

    • C18 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Methodolical Issues: General
    • C88 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Other Computer Software

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