Which statistics are produced by government and official agencies?

• A. Official Statistics
• B. Non-official Statistics
• C. Content Analysis
• D. Triangulation

Answer: (A)

Official statistics are statistics produced by government and official agencies. These come from national statistical offices and government departments and are published to inform policy, monitor social and economic conditions, and provide standardized data over time. They follow formal methods and definitions to ensure consistency and comparability, with examples like census results, unemployment figures, crime statistics, and GDP. Non-official statistics come from private or non-government sources and may use different methodologies. Content analysis is a research method for interpreting texts or media, not a type of produced statistic. Triangulation is a methodological approach to verify findings by using multiple sources, not a government-produced statistic.