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Data Collection & Management

Apr
2018

Why Use a Complex Sample for Your Survey?

written by Sarah Littler
published on Sun, 15/04/2018

Most statistical analyses assume that the data collected are from a simple random sample of the population of interest. However, it’s not always possible or practical to take a SRS, and complex samples can be used to create more efficient or cheaper sampling designs.

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Sep
2012

Are Political Changes Making It Harder to Access Official Statistics?

written by Lynsey McColl
published on Sat, 22/09/2012

Official Statistics and other open government data are a vital source of information. But how are changes in the political landscape affecting access to these data, and how can organisations ensure that they will still be able to make use of national and local Official Statistics to make evidence-based decisions?

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