BPS Kabupaten Tegal Conducts Field Data Collection Supporting Quarterly GDP

Tegal, October 16, 2024 - The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) team in Kabupaten Tegal conducted field data collection to gather supporting data for the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Slawi Railway Station and PLN Tegal. The data collection was carried out by enumerator Uziroh, supervised by Heny Khristianawati.

 

Collecting supporting data for Quarterly GDP is crucial to obtain accurate and reliable data, which will be used to provide a comprehensive overview of the regional economic development. This data serves as the foundation for formulating appropriate policies to enhance the economy of Kabupaten Tegal.

 

At Slawi Railway Station, the BPS team conducted direct interviews with station employees to gather data on the number of passengers. Meanwhile, at PLN Tegal, the BPS team interviewed PLN employees to obtain data related to electricity consumption. This method of data collection through direct interviews was chosen to ensure that the data obtained aligns with the request form and fosters better coordination with respondents.

 

Therefore, if there is any data discrepancy, it can be confirmed directly to obtain valid and up-to-date data. Effective field data collection supervision ensures that the supporting data collected for Quarterly GDP is accurate and reliable. This will assist BPS Kabupaten Tegal in preparing accurate Quarterly GDP reports that are beneficial for supporting the formulation of appropriate economic policies in Kabupaten Tegal. (U21)