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Introduction to Reproducible Analytical Pipelines

Course details: This introductory workshop will provide learners with an understanding of: what Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP) are and how using RAP can reduce risks in the workflow key concepts including: version control, packaging code and unit testing how RAP is being used in the GSS potential challenges and barriers to developing RAP Want more […]

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Date: 22nd January 2020 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Venue: Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE

Introduction to data visualisation

Course details: This course aims to: provide an overview of good practice in the design and presentation of tables, graphs and maps and the use of colour outline the core principles and theoretical issues in the development of data visualisations explain how people think about data visualisations Learning outcomes: By the end of the course, […]

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Date: 21st January 2020 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Venue: Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE

Introduction to the Code of Practice

Course details: This is an introductory session aimed at statistical producers. It covers: how the Code of Practice for Statistics works in practice the UK statistical system the difference between official, National and experimental statistics, and management information case studies to show how the code has been applied in the past Learning outcomes: After attending […]

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Date: 21st January 2020 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Venue: Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE

Workshop to review and improve a statistical publication (January 2020)

In these workshops, participants review a statistical publication and suggest improvements. There are usually around six to eight participants from across the Government Statistical Service (GSS). Staff from the Good Practice Team organise and run these workshops. Why should you take part in a peer review meeting? Taking part in one of these workshops gives […]

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Date: 14th January 2020 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: Office For National Statistics, 1 Drummond Gate, London, SW1V 2QQ

Writing about statistics

Course details: This workshop provides guidance on how to write about statistics effectively, drawing on good and bad examples from across the GSS and beyond. It covers the key components of statistical commentary, such as: titles main points context and interpretation use of plain English Learning outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants will […]

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Date: 12th December 2019 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Venue: Office For National Statistics, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP10 8XG

Introduction to data visualisation

Course details: This course aims to: provide an overview of good practice in the design and presentation of tables, graphs and maps and the use of colour outline the core principles and theoretical issues in the development of data visualisations explain how people think about data visualisations Learning outcomes: By the end of the course, […]

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Date: 12th December 2019 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Venue: Office For National Statistics, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP10 8XG

Workshop to review and improve a statistical publication (December 2019)

In these workshops (which we used to call "scrums"), participants review a statistical publication and suggest improvements.

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Date: 10th December 2019 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: Office for National Statistics, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP10 8XG

Writing about statistics

Course details: This workshop provides guidance on how to write about statistics effectively, drawing on good and bad examples from across the GSS and beyond. It covers the key components of statistical commentary, such as: titles main points context and interpretation use of plain English Learning outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants will […]

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Date: 27th November 2019 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Venue: Office For National Statistics, 1 Drummond Gate, London, SW1V 2QQ

Introduction to Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP)

Course details: This introductory workshop will provide learners with an understanding of: What Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP) are and how using RAP can reduce risks in the workflow Key concepts including: version control, packaging code and unit testing How RAP is being used in the GSS Potential challenges and barriers to developing RAP Make a […]

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Date: 27th November 2019 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: Office For National Statistics, 1 Drummond Gate, London, SW1V 2QQ

Introduction to the Code of Practice for Statistics

Course details: This is an introductory session aimed at statistical producers. It covers: how the Code of Practice for Statistics works in practice the UK statistical system the difference between official, National and experimental statistics, and management information case studies to show how the code has been applied in the past Learning outcomes: After attending […]

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Date: 27th November 2019 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Venue: Office For National Statistics, 1 Drummond Gate, London, SW1V 2QQ

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