In the second case, the eye of a reader should first catch the group of tables he/she is interested in and then the relevant distinguishing breakdown(s). To satisfy the first requirement, the title should be clear and comprehensive even if partial (in terms of dimensions for instance – dimensions are evident as soon as the table is opened with a browser). Second, within a table list the reader should easily find the table he/she is looking for and see the differences amongst the tables. The way the title is written in terms of content and ranking of the information should fit the two following situations.Ī title should first allow the user to understand easily what the table is about. Example: there is no need to mention 'single', 'married', 'divorced' for the breakdown ‘marital status’. The positions of breakdowns should not be listed in the title as these are displayed when opening a table. It is neither necessary nor meaningful to list all available breakdowns of a table in the title. The most relevant breakdowns or those distinguishing one table from other tables with the same indicator(s) should only be mentioned. Wrong: Population by age and by sex Correct: Population by age and sex sex, age, marital status, economic activity, size class, etc.) are introduced in a title with ‘by’ the ‘by’ is only used once and not repeated in the title: Important information to be provided to the user but too long to be included in the title should be reported in the metadata (ESMS) for predefined tables, such information might be included in the short description.īreakdowns (e.g. Title: Enterprises by specific types of innovation, NACE Rev. Enterprises that developed process innovation by supporting activities for processes ( INPSSU).Enterprises that developed process innovation by improving methods of manufacturing or producing ( INPSPD).Enterprises that developed process innovation by improving logistics, delivery or distribution methods ( INPSLG).
Breakdowns and other secondary information such as periodicity should come in a second instance (see below for details). The first information of a title should be the statistical indicator. Titles should be understandable and meaningful in both contexts.Ĭontent of the table title Statistical indicator a table is opened by a browser ( data explorer or TGM) - a table is taken from the bulk-download Without the context of the data navigation tree:.tables are shown in the context of the domain to which they belong Within the context of the data navigation tree:.Titles should be short, precise and easily understandable for most users (abbreviations which are not common knowledge are avoided). Please note that these guidelines also take into account specific Eurostat needs, and the impact that the proposed changes would have on current practices. Statistics Explained: Thematic glossaries Tutorial:Symbols and abbreviations.English Style Guide (7th edition, June 2011, PDF, 1.40 MB).
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