User Guide: Detailed Guidance
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Detailed Guidance
These articles have been produced to provide a greater understanding of how to use the information available on the Neighbourhood Statistics Website.
Case Studies
As part of an initiative to help users better understand the data available through Neighbourhood Statistics a number of studies have been generated which provide guidance on the use of data.
Best Practice on using thematic maps
What is a thematic map? and how to use them.
Guidance for Time Series
A time series is a collection of data representing the same thing measured at different times. This gives insight into changes over time. For example, you may wish to see how GCSE results have changed over time in your area.
Dataset Information (Metadata)
All datasets on Neighbourhood Statistics are accompanied by supporting information (which is also referred to as 'metadata') to help you understand the dataset and use it appropriately and effectively. We therefore recommend you read the metadata for each dataset you use.
Guidance on Best Practice in Statistical Presentation
It is important that statistics are well presented, otherwise they may mislead, confuse or just be very dull. Our guidance notes are recommended reading for anyone who needs to present numbers, whether in textbooks, company reports, media, or leaflets for the public.
- Introduction and key principles
- Presenting Tables: Best Practice
- Drawing Charts: Best Practice
- Statistical Maps: Best Practice
Standardised data explained
How to make statistics more meaningful by using measures such as percentages.
Specific guidance for accessing Census data
Hints and tips relating to accessing census information.
