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  Welcome to Censuses, Household Surveys, and Statistical Methods Department
   

The Department of Censuses, Household Surveys, and Statistical Methods specializes in the design and implementation of statistical methods, standards, and procedures for the conduct of population, housing, and establishment censuses, and household surveys. In addition, it provides central project coordination/project management for these censuses and surveys. The technical staff in this department consists principally of statisticians such as mathematical statisticians, data collection specialists, and other census/survey methods specialists. The Department works cooperatively with other departments to achieve QSA goals.

 
     
     
  Vision  
  Our statistical products will meet user needs for statistical data and information with a high degree of accuracy, reliability, timeliness, accessibility, and transparency in accordance with international standards.  
       
  Mission    
  The Department is the central source for survey design and methodology, data collection, and pre-computer processing for national censuses and surveys in the State of Qatar. It controls all operational aspects and ensures data quality from the design stage through the tabulation stage.  
     
  Strategic Goals  
 
bullet Conduct an efficient, high-quality population, housing and establishment census that will provide important sociodemographic information and serve as a basis for survey frames. (NSDS Strategic Goals 1, 2, 7.5)
bullet Work with other departments to establish a coordinated, multi-year household survey program, to cover multiple topics and to support time series. (NSDS Strategic Goals 1, 7.5)
bullet Continually improve statistical products to satisfy data user needs. Ensure that production meets quality framework requirements of accuracy, relevance, usefulness, timeliness, accessibility, integrity, and comparability. Implement sound, internationally recognized methodologies, classifications and standards. (NSDS Strategic Goals 2, 7.5)
bullet Implement state-of-the-art tabulation, documentation, and archiving tools for microdata, aggregate data, and metadata. Adopt efficient state-of-the art technologies and automated tools to improve efficiency and accuracy of data collection and data processing systems. Automate manual operations to improve accuracy and timeliness. (NSDS Strategic Goals 2, 7.5) 
bullet Develop the potential of employees through training to enhance technical knowledge, skills and abilities. Build project management skills. Instill a desire for high quality. (NSDS Strategic Goals 2, 3)
bullet Develop relations with respondents in order to increase cooperation, response rates, operational efficiency, timeliness, and data quality. Address issues of response burden, confidentiality, and motivation. (NSDS Strategic Goal 4)
 
     
  Contact    
    Noora Al Abdullah

Tel: 44594502

Fax: 44837038

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