To deliver against our vision of statistics that serve the public good, in OSR we describe our work under the headings of how statistics are produced, how they are used, and how they are valued. However, in practice it is natural that elements of our work and interests cut across all of these three areas. Some of the questions we are interested in span multiple areas of our mission (how statistics are produced, used and valued).
If you would like to share evidence or collaborate with us on any of these areas, please contact us at research.function@statistics.gov.uk.
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
(around 200 words – max. 1,500 characters including spaces) We are trying to develop statistical methods to help medical researchers in their search for causes of disease. A lot of medical research involves gathering dat...
Funded by: MRC
Lead research organisation: University of Bristol
The project is focused on statistical methods in medical research, but does not address the valuation and use of statistics in the wider evidence landscape.
Coherent and effective public health policies rest on reliable evidence, such that researchers are able to identify, demonstrate, and raise awareness for a need for change, as well as measure the causal effect of propose...
Funded by: MRC
Lead research organisation: London Sch of Hygiene and Trop Medicine
The project discusses the use of robust statistical methodology in public health research and policy impact, partially addressing the question about the use and value of statistics.
Advancements in medical practice must be evidence based. For example, new treatments for diseases (such as lung cancer) must be proven effective before being licensed and, equally, modifiable exposures (such as smoking) ...
Funded by: MRC
Lead research organisation: University of Bristol
The project discusses the importance of evidence-based advancements in medical practice and the potential biases in data, partially addressing the question about the use and value of statistics.