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Module 3 Assessing practices to increase statistical literacy Regional Workshop on Statistical Literacy: Increasing Effective Use of Agricultural and Rural Statistics 1317 July 2015 Daejeon, Republic of Korea Effectiveness of data producers in facilitating statistical literacy, with respect to: 1. Awareness 2. Understanding 3. Analysis 4. Communication Module outline

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Module 3Assessing practices to increase 

statistical literacy

Regional Workshop on Statistical Literacy: Increasing Effective Use of Agricultural and Rural Statistics

13‐17 July 2015 Daejeon, Republic of Korea

Effectiveness of data producers in facilitating statistical literacy, with respect to:

1. Awareness 

2. Understanding

3. Analysis

4. Communication 

Module outline

What is awareness of statistics? Able to define what data are needed

Understand the main sources of agriculture and rural statistics

Know what is available, when, and how to access it

Able to assess which statistical information is fit‐for‐purpose

Select appropriate source of data

Know how the national statistical system works

3.1 Facilitating awareness (1)

What can data producers do?1. Promote statistics through many channels

2. Publish a work program and release calendar

3. Provide a well‐organised and useable web site

4. Participate and represent statistics at events

5. Have a quality framework and assessment tool

6. Provide explanatory notes and information

7. Provide information services (e.g. library)

8. Understand their users

9. Work together

3.1 Facilitating data awareness (2)

Source: http://web0.psa.gov.ph/content/primer‐2012‐census‐agriculture‐and‐fisheries

Source: www.ssb.no/en/jord‐skog‐jakt‐og‐fiskeri

“On the Web, usability is a necessary condition for survival. If a website is difficult to use, people leave.” 

Dr. Jakob Nielsen (2003) 

Source: www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/stats/documents/ece/ces/ge.50/2007/mtg1/wp.20.e.pdf

What is understanding statistics?

Know about statistical concepts (e.g. percentages, survey vs census, standard classifications)

Able to read tables and graphs

Able to find help to fill gaps in understanding

3.2 Facilitating understanding (1)

What can data producers do?

1. Provide guidance and training

2. Explain clearly using plain language

3. Good presentation

4. Provide teaching resources

5. Contact details for questions

6. Understand their users

3.2 Facilitating understanding (2)

Source: www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/a3121120.nsf/home/statistical+language

Source: www.gapminder.org

Source: ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/012/a0218e/a0218e.pdf

Develop teaching resources• Step‐by‐step• Lesson plans• Easy to pick up and use• Prepared by experts• Build literacy at a young 

age

Source: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural America at a Glance, 2012 Edition (www.ers.usda.gov/media/965908/eb‐21_single_pages.pdf) 

What is statistical analysis?

Critical questioning

Apply techniques to link, integrate or extract information

Transform data into tables and graphs

Reach conclusions

Understand statistical models or frameworks underlying the data

3.3 Facilitating analysis (1)

What can data producers do?1. Disseminate microdata and data in electronic 

format

2. Provide detailed metadata

3. Have a permissible copyright license (e.g. Creative Commons)

4. Provide analysis tools and training

5. Develop partnerships with research institutions and academia

6. Understand their users

3.3 Facilitating analysis (2)

Source: www.gsars.org/wp‐content/uploads/2014/09/Providing‐Access‐to‐Agricultural‐Microdata‐Guide.pdf

Source: www.fao.org/giews/pricetool/

Source: www.stats.govt.nz/about_us/about‐this‐site/copyright‐terms‐of‐use.aspx

“… you are free to copy, distribute, and adapt the work, as long as you attribute the work to Statistics NZ and abide by the other license terms…”

What is statistical communication?

Describe information in writing and visually

Relate statistics to the policy issue

Use easy‐to‐understand language

Articulate the limitations of the data

Present in a format suited to audience

Seek feedback

3.4 Facilitating communication (1)

What can data producers do?

1. Lead by example

2. Provide templates and visualization tools

3. Publish a statistical style guide

4. Establish consultative forums

5. Provide training in statistical communication

6. Collate and promote best practices

3.4 Facilitating communication (2)

Source: www.spc.int/pafpnet/attachments/article/145/policy‐brief‐21‐Pacific‐Regional‐Food‐Security‐2014.pdf

Source: www.gov.uk/service‐manual/user‐centred‐design/data‐visualisation.html

Data users’ conference

• Opportunity to share information

• Showcase new products

• Learn about actual data use

• Improve quality of statistics

• Understand users