5th International Conference on
Big Data for Official Statistics
Working together — Learning together

Workshop on Scanner Data and Applications for Official Statistics
29 Apr - 1 May 2019   //   Kigali, Rwanda

This workshop provides an opportunity for statistical organisations to participate in discussion and training in the use of scanner (transaction) data for Consumer Price Indexes. The workshop will commence with an overview of scanner data and the ways in which it can be used in the production of a CPI. This will include presentations on different country practices and discussions among participants. The workshop will continue with a pratical course on the use of scanner data. This will include presentations, practical demonstrations and hands-on tutorials focusing on index compilations and analysis. The workshop will conclude with a wrap-up including discussion about moving forward, priorities for participants and ongoing training opportunities.

Main presenters: Michael Smedes, Thomas Hjorth Jacobsen, Clément Yélou, Jason Patchey Naicker

Agenda

Day 1: Scanner Data and Official Statistics
Monday, 29 April 2019

11:15
Welcome
Facilitator: Michael

Formal welcome. Importance of big data for measuring Official Statistics


11:30
Introduction
Facilitator: Michael

Overview of workshop; introduction of presenters


11:45
Session 1.1 - Overview of Scanner Data – Data types, sources and country practices
Presenter: Thomas  

Introduction to key aspects of scanner data: data sources, international experiences and general applications


12:30
LUNCH

13:30
Session 1.2 - Scanner Data Task Team
Presenter: Michael

Overview of the work of the task team and of resources available on the Global Platform


14:15
Session 1.3 - Scanner Data Methods
Presenter: Clément

Presentation on index methods, characteristics of scanner data, multilateral index methods, extension methods, monitoring methods


15:15
BREAK

15:45
Session 1.4 - Scanner Data Methods Continued
Presenter: Clément

Presentation on index methods, characteristics of scanner data, multilateral index methods, extension methods, monitoring methods


17:00
CLOSE

Day 2: Scanner Data and Official Statistics
Tuesday, 30 April 2019

09:00
Session 2.1 - Denmark Use of Scanner Data
Presenter: Thomas

Description of implementation of scanner data (practical case study)


09:45
Session 2.2 - Canadian Use of Scanner Data
Presenter: Clément

Description of implementation of scanner data (practical case study)


10:30
BREAK

11:00
Session 2.3 - Practical session using Global Platform
Presenter: Michael

Participants use Global Platform to complete a range of set exercises using scanner data


12:30
LUNCH

13:30
Session 2.4 - Overview of Data Sources
Presenter: Michael

Potential sources of data overview, including issues of access and institutional settings

Session 2.5 - Danish Experience with Webscraping

Potential sources of data cont: webscraping in the Danish context


14:45
BREAK

15:15
Session 2.6 - Nielsen Data And Services
Presenter: Jason

Overview of Nielsen Data and Services


17:00
CLOSE

Day 3: Scanner Data and Official Statistics
Wednesday, 1 May 2019

09:00
Session 3.1 - Scanner Data and Weighting
Presenter: Michael

Using Scanner Data expenditure data as a source of weights in economic statistics

Session 3.2 - Alternative sources of data in Canada
Presenter: Clément

Canadian experience with admin and other data sources


10:30
BREAK

11:00
Session 3.3 - Roundtable Discussion: Where to from here? Opportunities and challenges of using scanner data in practice
Facilitator: Michael Smedes

Facilitated discussion with workshop participants


11:45
Session 3.4 - Final comments and Feedback on Workshop
Facilitator: Michael Smedes
12:00
CLOSE
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