The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 1 (May 1st, 1926)
Statistics
Statistics.
Closely allied with finance is the new system of statistics, which has for its purpose the securing of accurate representation of movements in any direction of every phase of operation and expenditure, and clearly showing every fluctuation of same. Information so obtained will prove a reliable guide in promulgating improvements in directions indicated as being necessary or advisable. By the effective use of comparisons, it provides an opportunity to ensure the best being done.