Federal government statistics provide critical information to the country and serve a key role in a democracy. For decades, sample surveys with instruments care

Since 1992, the Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) has produced a book on principles and practices for a federal statistical agency, updating the documen

The environment for obtaining information and providing statistical data for policy makers and the public has changed significantly in the past decade, raising

Publicly available statistics from government agencies that are credible, relevant, accurate, and timely are essential for policy makers, individuals, household