Building theoretical as well as technical capability
Karen Tingay blogs about the importance of building your theoretical knowledge alongside your technical skills.
Learn more on Building theoretical as well as technical capabilityIf you're searching for a two or three word term you need to put it in quotation marks e.g. "analysis function".
Karen Tingay blogs about the importance of building your theoretical knowledge alongside your technical skills.
Learn more on Building theoretical as well as technical capabilityAbout methodology research The Methodology Division, in the Office for National Statistics (ONS), has an established research programme which focuses on developing statistical methods. This ensures that the ONS, and the wider Government Statistical Service (GSS), can keep pace with new data sources, theories and technology. We often work with experts from academia, the wider […]
Learn more on GSS methodology researchLaura Kirkham shares how she deciphered an unfamiliar code which was being used on a method she was working on.
Learn more on Lost in translationThe Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) is a coding framework used to classify occupations, enabling comparisons of occupations across different datasets. It assigns all jobs a four-digit code based on the skills and qualifications needed for the job. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is responsible for maintaining and updating the SOC. Many Standard Occupational Classification […]
Learn more on Extended Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020Devolution is a process of decentralisation which aims to put powers closer to the citizen so that local factors are better recognised in decision making. Following referendums in Scotland and Wales and the Good Friday Agreement, three devolution Acts were passed in 1998. The Acts established the devolved legislatures – the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh […]
Learn more on Devolution and the GSSElla Williams Davies blogs about her first six months working in the Methodological Research Hub in the Office for National Statistics’ Methodology Division.
Learn more on New to the game: statistics, methods, research and meHannah Thomas blogs about making spreadsheets accessible.
Learn more on Accessibility empathy for users of spreadsheetsAnnouncing the new Mutual Mentoring programme for the Analysis Function (AF). The programme is part of the AF Diversity and Inclusion strategy. It will combine ‘traditional’ mentoring with reverse mentoring.
Learn more on Reverse Mentoring moves to Mutual Mentoring for the Analysis FunctionDr Neil Smith discusses the benefits of administrative data and the work of the Integrated Data Analysis Team (IDAT).
Learn more on High quality insights from complex data sourcesAnnouncing the re-launch of the Analysis Function Mutual Mentoring programme.
Learn more on The Analysis Function Mutual Mentoring programme is back!