Samenvatting
Big Data is an extremely interesting data source for statistics. Since more and more
data is generated in our modern world and is digitally stored, it could certainly be
used to replace traditional sources or provide additional information for official
statistics. Especially given declines in survey response rates, information gathered
from Big Data is an interesting addition. However, extracting statistically-relevant
information from Big Data sources is not an easy task. In this paper the current state of the art of research on the use of Big Data for official statistics at Statistics
Netherlands is described. The paper is based on the real world experiences of the
authors obtained during these studies. The topics discussed are related to Big Data
methodology, privacy and security concerns and the skills required for successfully
employing Big Data.
data is generated in our modern world and is digitally stored, it could certainly be
used to replace traditional sources or provide additional information for official
statistics. Especially given declines in survey response rates, information gathered
from Big Data is an interesting addition. However, extracting statistically-relevant
information from Big Data sources is not an easy task. In this paper the current state of the art of research on the use of Big Data for official statistics at Statistics
Netherlands is described. The paper is based on the real world experiences of the
authors obtained during these studies. The topics discussed are related to Big Data
methodology, privacy and security concerns and the skills required for successfully
employing Big Data.
| Originele taal-2 | Engels |
|---|---|
| Pagina's (van-tot) | 22-31 |
| Tijdschrift | The Survey Statistician |
| Volume | 69 |
| Status | Gepubliceerd - 15 jan. 2014 |