
Discovering 'Neighbourhood Statistics'
Date and time
Description
This is a 3 hour-long workshop (based in a computer lab) meant to introduce the 'Neighbourhood Statistics' website to individuals who are unfamiliar with the online tool, which is freely available.
Light refreshments will be provided (tea/coffee and pastries).
The topics to be covered are:
• Overview of the website (main purpose and main data sources);
• Brief introduction to the geographical units utilised when gathering and presenting area-level data (e.g. Census, electoral and administrative geographies);
• In-depth exploration of the main tools available on the Neighbourhood Statistics website to access area-level data (i.e. Finding Statistics, Neighbourhood Summary, Topics, Custom Searches);
• Brief discussion of how data can be presented (tables or maps);
• Additional resources (e.g. online support and face-to-face training opportunities).
Participants will be provided with a course pack including:
• A hard copy of the slides
• Programme
• Log-in details to access the PC
• Evaluation form