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Getting started with administrative data

By Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK)

Administrative data is information created when people interact with public services, such as schools, the NHS, the courts or the benefits system, and collated by government and other public sector organisations.

The UK’s wealth of administrative data is currently a largely untapped, information-rich resource. Most of this data was not originally created for research, but as a by-product of government services. It can provide powerful insights into our society and point to areas where change is needed.

Administrative data is an invaluable resource for public good, but what is it? And what makes it different from other types of data? Find answers to these questions here. If you are interested to learn more, this page points to existing introductory courses (self-led and instructor-led). There are also publications to add to your reading list.

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