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CensusAtSchool is about you. It works like the Census, enabling you to sample real data about school students from all over Australia.
Visit the CensusAtSchool Student Area to learn more.

In 2006-07, 12.3 million Australians paid $356,000,000 to attend 43,460 performing arts events.
See other Interesting Stats.
Do fire-fighters cause damage?
Statistics of the amount of damage caused in house fires show that the larger the number of firefighters attending the scene, the worse the damage!
This is an example of what is called the Simpson's Paradox. The apparent association is due to the omission of some important information … read more.
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| ABS Education Services has provided some really helpful pages about data and information - and how you can use them - in our section just For Students. |  |
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| Games & Puzzles |  |
 | The Slushy Sludger
The Foul Food Maker
The Media Report |  |
| Our Games and Puzzles for all age groups are a fun way to explore the world of data and information. |  |
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| Projects |  |
 | Use real data to see how you compare with other students
Investigate issues surrounding water conservation
Find out how Census helps determine the future of Australia |  |
| To begin your investigations, see the range of Projects by the ABS. |  |
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| Statistics: what is it? |  |
 | A problem to solve
Collecting, organising & displaying data
Drawing conclusions |  |
| Find out about Statistics: What is it? |  |
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| Real data |  |
 | Interesting statistics
Data for class projects
Real information you can use |  |
| The ABS has Real Data that you can download and use for free. |  |
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| Resource Centre |  |
 | The role of the ABS
The purpose and history of the Census
Statistical stories |  |
| Our Resource Centre is full of useful information about the work of the ABS and statistics. |  |
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This page last updated 9 December 2008 |