Statistics in Government (an MDataGov module)

Description:

This module is part of a series of short (CPD - Continuous Professional Development) courses in Social/Official statistics delivered at the University of Southampton - Highfield campus. 

Statistics in Government provides an overview of issues and ideas concerning the scope and organisation of Official Statistics and its processes and products, including Statistical Acts and Codes of Practice. The module also provides a general foundation for the more detailed study of these elements and identifies links with other relevant disciplines. This course will cover the following main topics: an overview of official statistics, their importance for informing policy and identifying important trends in the economy and society; the defining documents of official statistics including: the UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, statistical frameworks and national statistical laws; standards for good statistical practice, including formal codes of practice and the roles that they play; the importance of statistical quality and how quality reviews improve official statistics; conceptual frameworks, methodological standards and classification systems; the organisation and management of statistical organisations - centralised and de-centralised systems, the role of professional bodies and supranational organisations; and the history of official statistics.

For more information see: Statistics in Government | STAT6088 | University of Southampton

Registration

Registration is by application which should be submitted at least one month before the start of the course. For further information about the application process, please get in touch with Helen Davies at helen.davies@soton.ac.uk

Assessment

This course can be taken with or without assessment. The latter offers the possibility of accumulation of credits for the MSc in Data Analytics for Government https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/data-analytics-for-government-masters-msc

Cost:

£1,000

Website and registration:

Region:

South East

Keywords:

Analysis of official statistics, Evidence-Based Policy and Practice, Regulatory and Legal Aspects, Official Statistics, statistical frameworks, codes of practice, statistical quality, methodological standards, classification systems

Related publications and presentations from our eprints archive:

Analysis of official statistics
Evidence-Based Policy and Practice
Regulatory and Legal Aspects

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