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Code of Practice for Statistics

The Code of Practice for Statistics from the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) sets standards for statistics producers to ensure their work serves the public good.

Public involvement and engagement in official statistics

This toolkit from the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) supports statistics producers to involve and engage the public in statistic production.

Guidelines for writing lay research summaries

University College London (UCL) have co-developed guidance for researchers on writing lay summaries. This was developed in collaboration with parents as part of their Kids’ Environment and Health Cohort (KEHC).

PEDRI roundtable on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in data research and statistics

The Public Engagement in Data Research Initiative (PEDRI) convened an online roundtable to explore how EDI can be strengthened across public involvement and engagement (PIE) in data research and statistics. This summary report outlines the discussion on opportunities and ongoing challenges in embedding EDI within data and statistics.

Co-producing data-intensive research with an underserved group

This article from Administrative Data Research Centre Northern Ireland, explores how researchers and care-experienced young people worked together as equal partners to shape a data-driven research project. It aims to show what co-production looks like in practice, why it matters, and what helps or hinders success.

Public involvement and engagement in big data research (2024)

This scoping review explores existing research on how the public has been involved in big data studies. It outlines different approaches to involvement and engagement, helping readers understand current practice and identify opportunities to strengthen public participation.

What is Data Analysis? An expert guide with examples (2024)

This introductory blog from DataCamp explains what data analysis is and why it is important across different sectors. It covers key processes, types of analysis, techniques and tools, making it a useful starting point for those new to data.

How statistics can serve the public good (2024)

This article from the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) outlines how statistics can benefit society. It highlights the importance of being open, building trust and public value in the use of data.

Finding the right moments to explain data to people

Understanding Patient Data explores key moments in a person’s journey through the health system when they may be most open to learning about how data informs their care and how their data could support research.

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