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How To Make a Good Map

This course introduces users to the best practice around mapping for a statistical context. We’ll introduce the most common types of maps used to present statistics and will provide guidance on what to think about when making a statistical map to ensure you make a clean, accurate and informative map.

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Training category
Geospatial
Type of training
Online
Length
One hour
Provider
Office for National Statistics (ONS) Geospatial Team
Location
Online

Introduction to GIS in R

This course provides an introduction to working with geospatial data in R. Learning outcomes By the end of the course you will: Know how to load spatial data into R using the sf library Be familiar with using Government Statistical Service (GSS) codes to join statistics to geographies Understand how spatial objects can be manipulated using tidyverse Understand […]

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Training category
Analysis
Type of training
Online
Length
Two to three hours
Location
Online

Practical Geography for Statistics

This short course provides the theoretical knowledge you need to begin using geography for statistical purposes. We suggest combining this course with either Introduction to QGIS, Introduction to GIS in R or Introduction to GIS in Python. Doing so will provide you with a good theoretical and practical knowledge to begin using geography with statistics in your analysis.

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Training category
Geospatial
Type of training
Online
Length
Two hours
Provider
Office for National Statistics (ONS) Geospatial Team
Location
Online

Data collection fundamentals

This course is designed for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the basic considerations for data collection activities and processes. The course will introduce how to design your data collection tool. The course covers qualitative research methods and survey design. We will discuss how qualitative methodologies can be used both for their […]

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Training category
Analytical
Type of training
Online
Provider
Data Quality Hub
Location
Online