Statistical literacy: Bringing concepts to life – recent experiences of the Australian Bureau of Statistics

Issue title: Getting Our Messages Across

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Letheby, Robert

Affiliations: Statistical Capability and Development Branch, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia. Tel.: +61 3 9615 7423; Fax: +61 3 9615 7798; E-mail: robert.letheby@abs.gov.au

Abstract: This paper discusses the importance of National Statistical Institutes adopting new strategies, using new technologies, and building new partnerships to bring statistical literacy competencies to life and create a culture where statistical literacy is valued as a skill, with a focus on the recent experiences of the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Keywords: Australian Bureau of Statistics, engaging, incentives, learning pathways, partnerships, sport, statistical literacy, statistical capability, transformation, user-driven learning, user-producer dialogue

DOI: 10.3233/SJI-130781

Journal: Statistical Journal of the IAOS, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 153-157, 2013