Working with disaggregated data for better policy outcomes (Course code 19220012)

Overall course objective:

Learn what disaggregated data is and how disaggregated data can be used at different stages of the policy-making cycle.

Target audience:

Junior policy analysts, or those who have less experience with working with data.

Format:

Virtual instructor-led course over 3 consecutive days (from 10am to 3pm each day), with a one-hour lunch break

Course structure:

Six modules

Module 1: Introduction

  • Learn what disaggregated data is and why it's important.

Module 2: Identify target groups using key findings from disaggregated data

  • Learn how to find reports and data tables on Statistics Canada's website related to the topic being investigated;
  • Learn how to use disaggregated data to identify the most relevant population groups to inform a given policy initiative.

Module 3: Disaggregated data standards and quality

  • Learn about the importance and availability of data standards;
  • Learn about data quality indicators and confidence intervals and how they can help you draw conclusions about differences between groups.

Module 4: Data suppression and data development opportunities

  • Learn about data suppression due to confidentiality and/or data quality;
  • Learn about options for working around data suppression;
  • Gain an awareness of data development opportunities.

Module 5: Communicating findings from disaggregated data

  • Learn about the components of data stories;
  • Learn the tenets of a good disaggregated data story.

Module 6: Summary and wrap up activity

Course activities:

  • Case studies and scenarios based on Canadian policy examples;
  • Demonstration and application exercises;
  • Group polls and break out room discussions;
  • Individual and small group activities.

Price

$500 per participant

Contact information

For general information about this course and how to register, contact the Analytical Studies and Modelling Branch: statcan.asbtraining-deaformation.statcan@statcan.gc.ca