term "social statistics" is interpreted in different ways.On the one hand, it is a science, and the other - the practical activities.As a science it is interpreted as a system of methods and techniques for collecting, processing, storage and analysis of information in numerical terms.This information carries data on social phenomena and processes in society.
As a practical activity, social statistics is a focus on the collection and compilation of numerical materials that characterize different social processes.Performed this treatment using the state statistical bodies and other organizations.
But these two areas do not exist independently, they are in constant relationship with each other.Previously there was no specific information processing system, it is only a primitive fixed and had no methodical.During the complexity of methods and techniques of registration and compilation of data and there was a need to improve the system for collecting, storing and processing information.Thus, over time, social statistics.
itself statistics for quite some time has become a science, and gradually isolated and independent of its industries, such as agricultural statistics, industry, population, etc.Social appeared as one of the last.
Social Statistics is responsible for the following tasks:
- analysis of the social sphere;
- characteristic of important patterns and trends in the development of social infrastructure;
- analysis of the level and living conditions;
- characteristics of the dynamics of change indicators;
- predict the likelihood of strokes, etc.
processes and events that fill social life, are subjected to statistical analysis.It is implemented through the use of specific methods of general indicators, which the measurement of qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the object to a numeric value.
Socio-economic statistics - is a scientific discipline that studies the processes and phenomena of mass social and economy.It consists of several sections:
- standard of living;
- demographic profile;
- labor and employment;
- price statistics and investments, etc.
system of indicators of social and economic statistics reflect the social life, the tendency of its change and so forth. It includes the following:
- price dynamics;
- the volume and cost of production;
- composition and population;
- people's living standards;
- revenues and expenditures of the population;
- material, labor and financial resources;
- productivity and labor costs;
- availability of working capital and fixed assets;
- macroeconomic indicators.
calculation of these indicators is conducted using the tools and methods of general statistics.It is important to be able to compare the figures in space and time.
Socio-economic studies require fundamental knowledge and professionalism.It is not an easy task - to transform the ordinary statistics in a visual, concise, convincing and shape.
