Tools

All of the information that is essential to understanding the methods used in surveys and how to interpret their results correctly. Software packages for statistical production are also available to researchers, statisticians and specialist users.

The main tools for statistical production and for interpreting survey results are provided in the set of documentation regarding methods adopted in designing surveys and in gathering and codifying data, and in the procedures and software for producing statistical information.

The use of definitions and classifications adopted at the national and international level facilitates the comparability of the statistical information produced by different organisations in various subject areas.

In order to guarantee the transparency of the processes used in producing statistical data, the information system on survey quality manages metadata and publishes information on the surveys and data analyses carried out by Istat. The system pays particular attention to external users by simplifying channels of access to the information in question and to available data.