Term:
Model assumption error
Definition:
Error that occurs due to the use of methods, such as calibration, generalised regression estimator, calculation based on full scope or constant scope, benchmarking, seasonal adjustment and other models not included in other accuracy components, in order to calculate statistics or indexes.
Domain:
SDMX Glossary
Source:
Eurostat, "Assessment of Quality in Statistics: Glossary", Working Group, Luxembourg, October 2003 (http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/coded_files/QGLOSSARY 2003.pdf)