The ONS Regional Statisticians for the East Midlands produce a number of resources to provide support in finding and making best use of data.

Understanding evidence 1  This presentation introduces the theory behind 'evidence' - what it is and why use it.

Understanding evidence 2 Geography (6.61 MB) To make best use of the data you will find on the above websites you need to understand a little about statistical geographies.  This presentation provides an introduction.

Understanding evidence 3 Useful websites This presentation covers key online sources of data and which are best for what.

 Evidence Guide (82 kB) This handy guide provides links to web-based sources of information that can be used to find evidence at regional and sub-regional levels and gives a brief description of what the website aims to provide.

 Case studies This page contains examples that can be worked through.

 Calculating statistics (137.85 kB) This presentation covers the basic concepts of desciptive statistics.

 Understanding and presenting data (1.47 MB) This presentation covers some of the different issues of interpretation that you can encounter if using or presenting data, e.g. in the form of tables or charts.

 Understanding data - course exercises (301.24 kB) This series of exercises was created to complement the two presentations 'Calculating statistics' and 'Understanding and presenting data'

 Labour Force Survey (LFS) (129.5 kB) Confused about the Labour Force Survey (LFS), Annual Population Survey (APS) and Annual Local LFS?  This presentation will explain.

Presentation (114.5kB) giving a short introduction to the Index of Multiple Deprivation, Area Classifications and Travel To Work Areas.

Understanding labour market statistics links to a page holding materials from an event held in January 2010

Survey methods links to a page holding materials from an event held in March 2010