The Development of Statistical Websites
This article discusses the development of statistical websites, focusing on the difference between static and dynamic websites.
Static websites are pure publication pages, while dynamic websites allow users to interact with the website and control what information is provided.
The article also discusses the use of web technology for communication with users and for data collection.
Questions
- What are the two main types of statistical websites?
- What are some typical applications of static Web pages?
- What are some dynamic web features?
- How can web technology be used to communicate with users?
- How can web technology be used for data collection?
Answers
- The two main types of statistical websites are static and dynamic. Static websites are pure publication pages, while dynamic websites allow users to interact with the website and control what information is provided.
- Some typical applications of static Web pages include publication of documents, simple search functions, static or fixed tables, graphics, statistical maps, and download functions of pre-specified statistical data.
- Some dynamic web features include flexible database access, remote data processing, and dynamic graphic presentation systems.
- Web technology can be used to communicate with users by providing them with information about website news, updated statistical data, and other information.
- Web technology can be used for data collection by using electronic questionnaires and other kinds of interfaces to fill in data.