Introduction to Understanding targets and using data, 1st June 2009
About the event
Run in conjunction with the Scotstat Network of Analysts from Local Government and Other Public Bodies and the Office of the Chief Statistician this introductory workshop to 'understanding targets and using data' took place on the 01 June 2009 at the COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh. It aimed to:
- increase awareness of some of the data issues to consider when setting a target and monitoring performance;
- increase understanding of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation and how it can be used;
- increase knowledge of the functionality and range of data contained in Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics; and
- bring together CPPs from across Scotland to share their real life experiences and provide a forum to air problems and discuss strategies
Presentations and documents
You can download the following presentations and documents:
Understanding sample survey data
SIMD
How to use administrative data
Group exercise
SCOTstat leaflet