STATISTICS OF SCIENCE: STATUS, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

Abstract

Purpose – on the basis of research and analysis of the state of science statistics, to identify problems and suggest the ways to eliminate them and the prospects for their development.
Methodology – the theoretical method of research, in particular the analysis of the legislative base of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the system of indicators, the use of methodologies, as well as the method of information synthesis, the comparative approach, deduction, the dialectical-logical approach, the study and analysis of international experience, synthesis, and others were used in writing the article.
Originality / Value – the assessment of the formation of the system of indicators of science statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan was carried out, the quality was analyzed in comparison with the similar system of indicators of the Countries of Independent States (CIS) countries, as well as the reasons why the existing statistical information does not provide the needs of the interested society in complete, reliable, official statistics about the processes related to scientific activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Findings – Unfortunately, until statistical observation on science does not provide objective initial data for assessing the scientific potential of the republic; its content, functioning and development. The survey program is limited in functionality and unrepresentative in content. The system of indicators of dynamic series is chaotic and does not reflect either the properties or trends of processes occurring in domestic science. Eurostat's experience in engaging users in the development of statistical monitoring programs is one of the main ways to improve the quality of statistics in the domestic science. This is especially relevant, because science becomes the main engine and strategic factor of economic growth.