Statistical Terms Glossary

Organic compounds are compounds containing carbon (excluding carbonates, bicarbonates, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide) that form the basis of living matter. In domestic sewage, organics are mainly metabolic wastes of faeces or urine plus grease, detergents and so forth

Application of fertilizers with irrigation water directly to the region where most of the plant roots develop.

Commonly accepted values and behaviours within an organisation, such as the hours that are worked, the jokes that are considered appropriate and the manner in which colleagues are addressed.

An organisational innovation is the implementation of a new organisational method in the firm’s business practices, workplace organisation or external relations.

An organism is any living plant, animal or human being

Was established in 1972 to manage and operate the telegraph and submarine telecommunications of Radio Orient (the early 1900's company). It is 100% owned by the government and acts under the supervision of the Minister of Telecommunication.

Is an international organisation of 30 countries that accept the principles of representative democracy and free-market economy. Most OECD members are high-income economies with a high Human Development Index (HDI) and are regarded as developed countries.

Organizations comprising a majority of persons with disabilities − at least half their membership − and governed, led and directed by persons with disabilities. Organizations of persons with disabilities should be rooted, committed to and fully respect the principles and rights recognized in the Convention.

Materials obtained through blending or processing organic materials with mineral fertilizers to enhance their nutrient content and fertilizing value.

Organophosphates are a group of phosphorus- containing pesticide chemicals intended to control insects. Examples are malathion and parathion

Is research carried out with the expectation that it will produce a broad base of knowledge likely to form the background to the solution of recognized or expected current or future problems or possibilities.

Bond with a rate of interest below that demanded by the market place and sold at a price at a significant discount to par.

The original maturity of an instrument is the maturity at the beginning

Fish kept for the purpose of display, decoration, or as a pet.

Children who lost one or both natural parents.

Designed to prevent or treat bone injuries.

Externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system.

The Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR) requires contracting parties to take all possible steps to prevent and eliminate pollution of the marine environment. Also, contracting parties are required to take the necessary measures to protect the maritime area against the adverse effects of human activities so as to safeguard human health and to conserve marine ecosystems and, when practicable, restore those areas that have been damaged.

Other accounts receivable/ payable are financial assets consisting of trade credit and advances and other items due to be received or paid.

Other accumulation entries cover transactions and other economic flows not taken into account elsewhere which change the quantity or value of assets and liabilities.

They include consumption of fixed capital and acquisitions less disposals of non-produced non-financial assets; other economic flows of non-produced assets, such as discovery or depletion of subsoil resources or transfers of other natural assets to economic activities; the effects of non-economic phenomena such as natural catastrophes and political events (wars for example); and holding gains or losses due to changes in prices.

Consists of action effected by one or more groups of workers or by one or more employers, with a view to enforcing or resisting demands or expressing grievances, or supporting other workers or employers in their demands or grievances, in which there is no cessation of work.

Other biogases from anaerobic fermentation not elsewhere specified.

This class includes bituminous coal not included under coking coal.

Other buildings are buildings that are not dwellings, industrial buildings, commercial buildings, educational buildings and health buildings. They comprise public, religious, amusement, sport, recreational and community buildings, non-residential farm buildings, etc.

The other buildings and structures category of non- financial, produced, tangible fixed assets consists of non-residential buildings and other structures, such as civil engineering works.