Statistically Speaking

<p >With the public release of large language models like Chat GPT putting Artificial Intelligence (AI) firmly on our radar, this episode explores what benefits this technology might hold for statistics and analysis, as...

<p >The ONS podcast returns, this time looking at the importance of communicating uncertainty in statistics. Joining host Miles Fletcher to discuss is Sir Robert Chote, Chair of the UKSA; Dr Craig McLaren, of the ONS...

<p >In this episode Miles is joined by the National Statistician, Sir Ian Diamond, to reflect on what has been a busy and transformative year at the Office for National Statistics. </p> <p > </p> <p >Transcript </p> <p...

<p >The ONS led the way informing the UK response to the Coronavirus pandemic. But what lessons can be learned and how can we best prepare not only ourselves, but the rest of the world, for the next pandemic? </p> <p >...

<p >In this episode we talk about the growth of data use in the media and the potential impact of misinformation on the public's trust in official statistics. </p> <p >Navigating podcast host Miles Fletcher through this...

<p>In this episode, we explore ONS's work with other countries to raise the world's statistical capabilities. </p> <p> </p> <p >Transcript </p> <p >MILES FLETCHER </p> <p >Hello and welcome again to 'Statistically...

<p >In this episode we chat to members of the ONS Social Survey Collection Division about the importance, and challenges, of getting the general public to take part in crucial surveys that help paint a picture of what...

<p >In this episode we discuss how the ONS has been working to transform the way we count the population, using new datasets to give more accurate, timely, and detailed measurements. </p> <p >On 29 June 2023, the ONS...

<p>In this episode of Statistically Speaking we shine the spotlight on local data and look at how good statistics for small areas make for better targeted policy interventions, and more effective use of valuable public...

<p >In this episode, we focus on a powerful example of when the numbers alone are simply not enough. The most recent Census has told us how many people have some form of disability but to really understand the nature of...

<p >With news headlines proclaiming the UK has 'narrowly avoided a recession', we decode the 'r' word and explain why this sometimes misleading term is one the ONS is often cautious to avoid. We get the lowdown on GDP...

<p>Miles explores how data linking can help tackle cross-cutting issues in an increasingly uncertain world, and how the ONS' new Integrated Data Service will provide a step-change transformation in how researchers will...

<p>National Statistician, Sir Ian Diamond, joins Miles in a slightly festive episode of Statistically Speaking, to look back on some of the highlights and challenges for the ONS in 2022 while gazing positively, but...

<p>Miles is joined by colleagues from the Health and Life Events team to explore how data is good for our health.</p> <p>Within the diagnosis: the Health Index, dubbed "the GDP of health"; the impacts of Covid-19 as...

<p>In this episode of Statistically Speaking Miles is helped with his enquiries by Meghan Elkin and Billy Gazard from the Office for National Statistics, as he investigates how we use data to get valuable insights into...