: Computing a theory of Everything
On Thursday 10 June, thanks to a gracious invitation of Dr. Lon, I was able to attend a meeting of the Commission which handles bills on INDEC. That afternoon I could see the interest with which it is discussing the question of statistics. As a result I reviewed the projects and the material sent to me on progress in the reconciliation of these texts.
As a result, viewed the work done and ongoing discussions, I feel obligated to contribute some thoughts on the debate, with the humble purpose of contributing to the analysis of decisions taken.
The profound change in the operation of
INDEC, has resulted in acute loss of confidence in the information produced by the body. This is an incontrovertible fact whose effects should stop immediately , designing the necessary actions to correct the consequences negative results.
The other aspect which I wish to draw attention, is
- who bear the responsibility in the process of institutional normalization
- . statistics is not a statistical problem . The problems are not corrected to operate only from the supply side, but by activating the application, giving voice to those who use the information in solving problems and making decisions. data are as important as the use made of them .Finally, I must stress the fact that the remedy of problems can not be reduced to an isolated, expressed as a standard but is necessary to implement a strategy
- whose development over time move up in stages allowing the goals of improvement and development of national statistical information system. On the first point, as in any serious emergency situation, it must operate decisively and urgently. In this case imposes the declaration of "emergency state statistical " and INDEC intervention, to stop the disruptive actions in the Institute and its operations placed under control administrative and technical. This step is essential as a basic condition to enable the debate on institutional redesign to be accorded.
- The second point expresses the fact that move towards evidence-based management requires a profound cultural change , which should begin at school and reinforced in all spheres of society. An excellent solution for techno bureaucratic national statistical service, is essential to have quality information, but far from sufficient in a social and historical context, which has tolerated with relative indifference to what has happened in recent years.
capable and demanding in terms of generating significant demand, and secondly informants highly aware of their responsibility in achieving a reliable and timely. Finally, when looking forward and ponders the work to be done
is necessary to take into account the strengths and weaknesses in the starting point.This requires making a count objective of the skills available and the gaps in terms HR prepared by clearly defining the profile of professionals who must build the system architecture. technology has made available to the production and statistical analysis unprecedented capacity, which inaugurates an exceptional setting, in which they are developing amazing changes. Political practices are not alien to what is happening, as seen in other national and various local developments. Increasingly strong mutual dependence between information and democracy . Only if we rely on the strengths and weaknesses are protected, it will be possible to confront threats lurking on the road and seize the opportunities presented .
In short: must clearly define the scope of statistics, as a cultural fact:
" Statistics is not just data but the capacity to exploit . "
have excellent statistics is not enough. It's like having a powerful weapon. What counts is also know to use it. For that reason can not ignore the project an issue as critical as teaching statistics at all levels. Competence in the use of information is an essential part of literacy in the twenty-first century. It depends on citizen participation in democratic life and the subsequent Republican control.
production raises design data and opportunity:
"The data are not given"
are the consequence of decisions made to count or measure, as a working system, with scales and classifications that result from the historical conditions of the moment. The choice of best practice involves making
responsibility (accountability), that their technical nature, should be monitored and control by experts in the discipline. They will be responsible for apply ethical standards to assure citizens and society in general, that the actions we take will not only be wise, but also honest. To make everyone feel protected from the illegal practice and misfeasance. "We need to develop a strong professional in this field, and advise the Codes of good practice in the world"
For Last but by no means minor, must take into account the issues that are saying, "The Information is power. "
We need this new power that represents the information, do not break the balance between the constitutional powers. Especially between Congress and the executive branch. has fundamental importance that the exercise of planning and control, are made independently of the executive management of statistical activities.
"Information is power, no doubt, to understand, to choose , can do, to control, evaluate "
A results-oriented management, the goals of the company being chosen as the Millennium Development Goals, requires management based on evidence in the data. And in that scenario, the information is not a mere ritual or decorative accessory, but form the core of a process argument based on facts, which favors negotiations of the type in which everyone wins. Sincerely,
Dr. Hugo Oscar Ambrosi
15 52209167 Cel http://verdaddelasestadisticas.blogspot.com/
Statistical Office of
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