Guide for Using Statistics for Evidence Based Policy

There is an increasing emphasis within Australia, and internationally, on the importance of using good statistical information when making policy decisions. The 'Guide for Using Statistics for Evidence Based Policy' provides an overview of how data can be used to make well informed policy decisions and includes the following information:

• What is evidence based decision making?


• How good statistics can enhance the decision making process


• Using statistics for making evidence based decisions


• Data awareness


• Understanding statistical concepts


• Analysing and evaluating statistical information


• Communicating statistical findings


• Evaluating policy outcomes

(From: Australian Bureau of Statistics 20 October 2010)