Model-independent representation of electroweak data

General model-independent expressions are developed for the polarized and unpolarized cross sections for e(+)e(-) --> <f(f)over bar> near the Z(0) resonance. The expressions assume only the analyticity of S-matrix elements. Angular dependence is included by means of a partial wave expansion. The resulting simple forms are suitable for use in fitting data or in Monte Carlo event generators. A distinction is made between model-independent and model-dependent QED corrections and a simple closed expression is given for the effect of initial-final state bremsstrahlung and virtual QED corrections.