In validating the quality of reported data in the recently completed survey of Freight Movements (FMS 2000), conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for the 12 month period ended 31 March 2001, investigations identified some under-reporting. This prompted investigations into adjustment methods and the need for more detailed analysis to justify confidence in the data. What impact can the day of the week, the month of the year or other times of the year have on the road freight transport task? This paper will focus on the effects of seasonality (including weekly and daily effects) on the road freight transport task. Key features identified from micro level data analysis undertaken by the ABS will be discussed, as will the techniques used by the ABS to conduct these analysis. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E209537. This paper may also be accessed by Internet users at: http://www.btre.gov.au/docs/atrf_02/program.html
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