https://econ.biem.sumdu.edu.ua/

1. STATISTICAL
OBSERVATION
Department of Economics,
Entrepreneurship and Business
Administration
https://econ.biem.sumdu.edu.ua/

2. What is statistical observation?
Statistical observation is a systematic, scientifically organized process of
collecting data on mass phenomena and processes that occur in the
economic, social and other spheres of life of Ukraine and its regions, by
registering them under a special program developed on the basis of statistical
methodology.
In general, statistical observation plays a special role, since the mistakes made
during observation, it is very difficult and sometimes impossible to correct at
subsequent stages of a statistical study. Therefore, when organizing and
conducting statistical observation, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the
rules and requirements of statistical science.

3. The essence and
organizational
forms of
statistical
observation.
• Statistical observation consists in
the collection of primary data, their
processing, analysis and verification
of reliability of the received,
analyzed information with further
control of analyzed information.
(essence)
• The organizational forms of
statistical observation include
reporting and specially organized
statistical observation.(forms)

4. Types of statistical observation
• By the time of its holding
• By the registration (current and discontinuous)
• By coverage of units of whole (continuous and not
solid)
• Monographic observation
• Selective observation
• Monitoring
• Control observation
• Trial observation

5. Methods of
statistical
observation
• Questionary
• Examination of the main array
• By way of recording or obtaining
statistical data (direct, documentary,
survey)