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Comment: the democracy of facts.

E L Richardson

    The Milbank Memorial Fund Quarterly. Health and Society
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    National data systems are declining due to relaxed oversight, impacting research quality and data collection. Government, labor, and business must advocate for statistical coordination to ensure data integrity and independence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Statistics
    • Public Policy

    Background:

    • National data-gathering systems are crucial for informed decision-making.
    • Recent trends indicate a decline in the perceived value and protection of these vital resources.
    • This neglect has led to significant negative consequences for statistical infrastructure and research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the erosion of national data-gathering systems.
    • To identify the detrimental effects of this decline on statistical policy, data collection, and research.
    • To advocate for the restoration of national statistical coordination.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of trends in national data systems.
    • Assessment of the impact on sample sizes and data collection scope.
    • Review of the consequences for social and economic research.

    Main Results:

    • Reduced focus on statistical policy and coordination.
    • Diminution in sample sizes and overall data collected.
    • Neglect of essential social and economic research initiatives.

    Conclusions:

    • The degradation of national data systems poses a serious threat.
    • Urgent action is required from government, labor, business, and data users.
    • Establishing robust national statistical coordination is essential for maintaining quality, integrity, and independence.

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