World Statistics Day 2010 Activities

The celebration of the World Statistics Day will acknowledge the service provided by the global statistical system at national and international level, and hope to help strengthen the awareness and trust of the public in official statistics. It serves as an advocacy tool to further support the work of statisticians across different settings, cultures, and domains.

WHAT TO EXPECT: On World Statistics Day, activities at national level will highlight the role of official statistics and the many achievements of the national statistical system. International, regional and sub-regional organizations will complement national activities with additional events.

Activities in the United States:
In order to celebrate WSD, U.S. associations and federal statistical agencies will conduct a breakfast briefing and open house on Capitol Hill to celebrate the contributions of statistics toward informing public policy and improving human welfare. The collaborating organizations include American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS), American Statistical Association (ASA), Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT), Council on Professional Associations on Federal Statistics (COPAFS), Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA), Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (ICSP), and the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS). The
program will include:

– Addresses from the Chief Statistician of the United States Katherine Wallman of Office of Management and Budget (OMB), current U.S. Census Bureau Director Dr. Robert Groves, former director Dr. Kenneth Prewitt and others.

– Exhibits from federal statistical agencies showcasing key achievements and resources.

– The AAPPS will be introducing Volume 631 of its Annals which focuses on “The Federal Statistical System: Its Vulnerability Matters More Than You Think.” Wednesday, October 20, Rayburn Gold Room (2168 RHOB), from 8:30—11:00 am.

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