Office for Statistics Regulation
Office for Statistics Regulation
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“The project will examine how emerging data sources and analytical methods are shaping the production and dissemination of official statistics. It will involve engaging with OSR regulators to understand the current UK landscape and consulting stakeholders such as Smart Data Research UK, the PADAI network, and statistics producers to gather wider insights. Alongside this, the student will conduct desk research on UK and international developments and carry out horizon scanning to identify future trends and opportunities.
The placement student will lead the project, determining priorities, refining the research approach, and shaping the structure of the final outputs. OSR will offer guidance and facilitate introductions but expects the student to drive the design and synthesis of findings.
The final deliverables will be a suite of practical, accessible resources for OSR regulators. These are expected to include concise fact sheets explaining new data sources and analytical methods, supported by SWOT analyses to assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. These materials will help regulators understand how innovations such as smart data and advanced analytical techniques are influencing official statistics and will support evidence-based regulatory decisions. The work will draw on qualitative analysis skills, with specific methods shaped by the student’s chosen approach.”
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“The project will examine how emerging data sources and analytical methods are shaping the production and dissemination of official statistics. It will involve engaging with OSR regulators to understand the current UK landscape and consulting stakeholders such as Smart Data Research UK, the PADAI network, and statistics producers to gather wider insights. Alongside this, the student will conduct desk research on UK and international developments and carry out horizon scanning to identify future trends and opportunities.
The placement student will lead the project, determining priorities, refining the research approach, and shaping the structure of the final outputs. OSR will offer guidance and facilitate introductions but expects the student to drive the design and synthesis of findings.
The final deliverables will be a suite of practical, accessible resources for OSR regulators. These are expected to include concise fact sheets explaining new data sources and analytical methods, supported by SWOT analyses to assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. These materials will help regulators understand how innovations such as smart data and advanced analytical techniques are influencing official statistics and will support evidence-based regulatory decisions. The work will draw on qualitative analysis skills, with specific methods shaped by the student’s chosen approach.”

