Quantitative-Qualitative Integration
1. Outcome
This Circular provides guidance on integrating qualitative and quantitative methods in ocean accounts, covering decision criteria for method selection, conversion of qualitative evidence to account-compatible units, cross-country comparability, validation and triangulation protocols, and uncertainty representation for mixed-method estimates.
2. Requirements
- TG-0.1 General Introduction to Ocean Accounts
- TG-0.2 Statistical Standards
- TG-0.7 Quality Assurance Principles
3. Guidance Material
Content under development.
3.1 When to Integrate Qualitative Methods
To be completed.
3.2 Converting Qualitative Evidence to Account Units
To be completed.
3.3 Comparability and Minimum Quantitative Requirements
To be completed.
3.4 Validation and Triangulation
To be completed.
3.5 Uncertainty Representation
To be completed.
4. Acknowledgements
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Reviewers: [To be confirmed]