Primeros resultados del Censo 2022 se publicarán en julio: INEC garantiza fiabilidad de los datos

The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC) of Costa Rica has confirmed that the results of the National Census will be published in the seventh month of the year. Census Director Elizabeth Solano assures that there is no risk to the quality and reliability of the data, stating that the operation was carried out with full transparency and technical rigor. Although the exact release date will be confirmed shortly, the schedule has been extended due to logistical and technical difficulties that arose during data collection, which delayed the final validation of the collected information. The delays are primarily attributed to the integration of mobile devices for data capture and the unavailability of planned census staff, exacerbated by the post-pandemic context. Initially, data collection was scheduled to be completed in June, but it was extended until September to ensure complete coverage of millions of inhabitants. The INEC acknowledges these obstacles, such as the shortage of census takers and operational issues, but reiterates that internal review processes and cross-referencing with external sources meet the rigorous statistical standards necessary to guarantee the integrity of the national database. This article is relevant to open data because it illustrates the practical challenges involved in publishing large volumes of public information and the importance of transparency in institutional timelines. By ensuring data integrity, the INEC fosters user trust in the open dataset, enabling researchers, media outlets, and citizens to use census information for demographic, social, and economic analyses. Clarifying the validity of the delayed data reinforces the commitment to reliable availability, a fundamental pillar of the open data ecosystem and evidence-based decision-making.

Source: nacion.com
Published on 2023-06-28

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