Research Briefing
Uncertainty and risk
An overview of the concepts of uncertainty and risk, their links to other aspects of statistical literacy and communication and understanding of risk.
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A basic outline of regression analysis
What can statistical techniques tell us about the relationship between two variables?
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Confidence intervals and statistical significance
What are confidence intervals? Why is statistical significance so important? How are these two concepts related?
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Survey sampling
Guidance on survey sampling covering sample size, different types of probability sampling and non-probability sampling.
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How to read potentially confusing charts
The patterns shown in some types of charts can be difficult to interpret, as can some types of data when charted. How do you spot these and tell what they actually 'say' about their data?
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Measures of average and spread
What do we mean by the term average? What are the different types of average and measures of spread? How are these calculated?
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Rounding and significant places
Guidance setting out some basic ways to round numbers to make them easier to understand, use and remember.
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Time series index numbers
What are time series index numbers? How are they put together? When are they useful? How should you interpret their values and patterns?
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How to understand and calculate percentages
What are percentages, why are they useful, how do you calculate them and what are the potential pitfalls when using them?
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What is a billion? And other large numbers
Is there a UK definition of a billion? Is there a system for naming very large and very small numbers of units?
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Access to cash and banking services
In recent years the use of cash and bank branches has fallen, but initiatives aim to maintain access to cash and in person banking services
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Research Briefing
Government support for freedom of religion or belief in China
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for freedom of religion or belief in China is scheduled for Wednesday 18 March 2026, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Marie Rimmer MP.
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Research Briefing
Condition of roads in rural areas
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the condition of roads in rural areas on 17 March 2026. The debate will be opened by Stuart Anderson MP (Conservative, South Shropshire).
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Research Briefing
Private, or ‘unadopted’ roads in England and Wales
This paper explains what private or ‘unadopted’ roads are and the problems and issues associated with them. It also explains who is responsible for maintaining these roads and how highways authorities can ‘adopt’ such roads and make them public highways.
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Productivity and economic growth in the East Midlands
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 9.30am on Tuesday 17 March 2026 on productivity and economic growth in the East Midlands.
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