numerical statement

numerical statement(statistical report forms) is a survey method that provides basic statistical data step by step from top to bottom in accordance with the survey requirements and documents (indicators, table forms, calculation methods, etc.) uniformly stipulated by the state.

It is one of the methods for the state to obtain the basic statistical data of the national economy and social development of the whole society on a regular basis. This survey method was formed under the central planning management system in the past, and it still plays a certain role in the regular survey of official statistics. Among them, according to the scope of submission, statistical statements can be divided into comprehensive statements and non-comprehensive statements: comprehensive statements require every unit in the survey object to fill in, while non-comprehensive statements require only some survey units to fill in; According to the submission cycle, statistical reports mainly include monthly reports, quarterly reports and annual reports. Monthly reports are simple and timely, while annual reports are comprehensive.

The contents of statistical reports include the following aspects:

(one)Table type It is a statistical report form specially designed and formulated by the national statistical department according to the task and purpose of the research, which is used to collect statistical data. It is the main body of the statistical report system.

(2)Instructions for filling in the form. It is a regulation on the statistical scope and indicators of statistical tables. Specifically, there are: the scope of reporting, the interpretation of indicators, the classification catalogue, and other relevant provisions.

For large-scale and state-owned enterprises, collecting data with statistical reports has the advantages of fast time and low cost; However, for a large number of small, non-state-owned economic units, it is difficult to fully use statistical reports for investigation. Which of the above methods should be adopted specifically depends on the purpose and task of the survey and the characteristics of the respondents.