The Code Pillars: Quality
Quality simply means that statistics do what they set out to do and, crucially, that the best possible methods and sources are used to achieve that.
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Leaving school during a global pandemic
What are the consequences for young people leaving school as a result of the pandemic? How can more detailed statistics about school leavers help us understand and effect real change for our young people? Last year we published our UK wide report – Exploring the public value of statistics about post-16 education and skills. This […]
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Letting the good data shine: The state of the UK system of statistics 2021
At OSR we’ve long been concerned about the risks that a world of abundant information and misinformation could lead to a catastrophic loss of confidence in statistics and data – and that our public conversation, cut loose from any solid foundations of evidence and impartial measurement, would be immeasurably weakened as a result. That is, […]
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Glimmers of light for adult social care statistics
I was very interested in a recent Social Finance report on how to secure impact at scale. One of their points is that, if you want to see impact at scale, you need to be willing to seize the moment. Change arises when supportive policies and legislation fall into place, and when a new public […]
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The Code Pillars: Trustworthiness is about doing things differently
Trust can seem a no-brainer. It has often featured as the guiding aim of many a strategy for statistics.
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How Alan Turing’s legacy is inspiring our work today
Recognised by many as a early pioneer of modern computing, his work on algorithms, computing machinery and artificial intelligence have changed the way we live today.
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OSR in the pandemic and beyond: Our year so far
The first half of 2021 has seen further lockdowns, an impressive vaccination rollout and as we ease into the Summer, some easing of restrictions across the UK. It’s also been a busy time for us, as we continue to push for the production of official statistics, and other forms of data, that serve the public […]
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The productivity puzzle: Looking at how productivity in the UK is measured
Productivity is a term that whilst economists intuitively understand, it can often be difficult for non-specialists to track and under-stand productivity changes.
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Making an impact: How can statisticians help journalists to answer key questions with data?
As part of our work on statistical leadership, we are hosting a series of guest blogs. This blog is from Robert Cuffe, Head of Statistics at the BBC.
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How we won our Award for Statistical Excellence
As the deadline for applications for our Statistical Excellence award nears, the joint-winners of the 2020 award, the Scottish Fiscal Commission, have written a guest blog about how they won and what the award means to them.