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Protocol 1: Quality

Official statistics are produced using sound statistical methodology and relevant and reliable data sources, and are appropriate for the purpose.

Tier 1 statistics producers act professionally and apply good management practices.	Element 1: Professionalism Element 2: Good management practice
They operate in a culture of continuous improvement.	Element 3: Continuous improvement
They produce quality statistics that are relevant, accurate, timely, accessible (see protocol 5), consistent, coherent, and easily interpreted.	Element 4: Relevance Element 5: Accuracy Element 6: Timeliness Element 7: Consistency Element 8: Interpretability

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