Methodology
High-tech industry and knowledge-intensive services
The methodology of the data source applies to:
- labour force survey
- structural business statistics
- international trade in goods
- community innovation survey
- R&D statistics.
Human resources in science and technology
The methodology of the data source applies to:
The compilation of data is done according to the Canberra manual.
Classifications
The main classifications used are:
- Statistical classification of economic activities (NACE revision 2)
- Nomenclature for territorial units for statistics (NUTS)
- Statistical classification of socio-economic objectives (NABS)
- Fields of research and development classification (FORD 2015)
- International standard classification of occupations (ISCO-08)
- International standard classification of education (ISCED 2011)
- Fields of education and training (ISCED-F13)
- Standard international trade classification (SITC Rev. 4)
Country codes conform to the ISO 3166 (International Organisation of Standardisation).
Metadata
The metadata gather information on data quality and the overall production process. The national statistical authorities, which compile the data, also document their national practices. These are available within the Eurostat metadata files. Please consult the following: