Use descriptive statistics and careful inference to interpret public-policy evidence. Recognise uncertainty, bias and the limits of causal claims.

Learning outcomes

  • Calculate and interpret appropriate summary measures.
  • Identify misleading comparisons and data gaps.
  • Present quantitative findings with clear limitations.

Main topics

  • Descriptive statistics
  • Rates and denominators
  • Sampling uncertainty
  • Visual communication

Practical task

Analyse a public development or displacement dataset and prepare an accessible evidence brief.

Assessment

Reproducible analysis workbook and evidence brief.