What happens to smaller groups when we look at national averages?
Posted on 4 October 2011
On our initial visit to the ABS NSW Regional offices, we ran a small workshop to gather the views of those present (which included people from various government and non-government organisations). One participant raised the important point of what happens to smaller groups when you look at national level data. For example, such groups can include older or young Australians, single parents, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, the disabled, and homeless people, among others. Information about groups that are at risk of experiencing disadvantage can be particularly useful in understanding progress. To read more click here
Return to Home
On our initial visit to the ABS NSW Regional offices, we ran a small workshop to gather the views of those present (which included people from various government and non-government organisations). One participant raised the important point of what happens to smaller groups when you look at national level data. For example, such groups can include older or young Australians, single parents, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, migrants, the disabled, and homeless people, among others. Information about groups that are at risk of experiencing disadvantage can be particularly useful in understanding progress. To read more click here
Return to Home
Comments