Provincial Scale Statistical Data Sources Table

A statistical table listing data sources at the provincial scale. The dataset is a 5.5 KB Excel file authored by Dongshui Zhang and last updated on April 22, 2026. It is licensed under CC-BY-4.0 and hosted on the figshare platform.

Use Cases

• Compiling a reference list of provincial data sources for research planning.
• Analyzing the availability and types of statistical sources across provinces.
• Supporting meta-research on the coverage and scope of open provincial data.

Strengths

• File size is precisely 5.5 KB, indicating a compact and likely focused table.
• Has a clear open license (CC-BY-4.0) permitting reuse and redistribution.
• Provides a specific last update timestamp of 2026-04 22 17:23:59.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

Dongshui Zhang

Collection Method

Likely compiled from various provincial-scale data sources.

Time Range

The dataset's temporal coverage is not specified.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-22 17:23:59; freshness should be verified.

Geography

The description suggests a provincial scale, but specific countries or regions are not defined.