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Understanding Statistics
 



These introductory Fact Sheets provide an introduction to statistical concepts and processes to assist you to make sense of statistical information and communicate statistical findings.

Data Awareness
ABS background information
The ABC of the ABS: Dictionary of Statistical Terms
How to find the most recent population estimates


Basic Statistical Concepts
Difference between mean, median and mode
Original, seasonally adjusted and trend data
Percentages explained
Rates explained
Ratios explained
Survey or Census: what's the difference?


Making Sense of Statistics
How to read a table
Comparison pitfalls
How reliable are my conclusions?
Time Series Analysis: The Basics
Understand the context
A Guide for Using Statistics for Evidence Based Policy
Balance of Payments, International Investment Position and Australian National Accounts: How are they related?
Demography: Understanding Preliminary, Revised and Final estimates
Understanding different population counts
What is a Standard Error and Relative Standard Error?
Reliability of estimates for Labour Force data
Using ABS Statistics: Telling the Right Story
 Quality Framework


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