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STATISTICAL CONSULTANCY
Do you need to design a survey form, and don't know where to start? Have you got data requiring complex statistical analysis? Our consultants have the expertise to help you clarify your objectives and plan your project effectively.
The ABS Statistical Consultancy service provides access to professional statisticians with wide ranging experience and expertise in client survey design, data analysis, and specialist knowledge in a range of statistical fields, including time series analysis and forms design.
For further information about services available to Western Australian Government, please contact Cal Hoad on (08) 9360 5947 or email wa.statistics@abs.gov.au
INFORMATION CONSULTANCY
The ABS Information Consultancy service can provide a wide range of ABS data tailored to meet your individual needs. Our consultants can provide reports containing tables, commentary and maps highlighting the characteristics of your target market, or customised demographic data for planning service delivery. Consultants can assist with the provision of data for the most recent period available on a time series basis.
The ABS Information Consultancy service is available to the whole community on a fee for service basis.
To discuss your information needs please contact the National Information Referral Service (NIRS) on 1300 135 070 or email client.services@abs.gov.au
STATISTICAL TRAINING
The ABS provides training on a range of topics to develop skills for high quality statistical collections and statistical analysis. Our training programs are conducted by ABS staff with expertise in designing questionnaires, analysing data and managing the survey process. The courses teach practical skills by involving participants in individual and group exercises. In addition, courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, for example using Western Australian-specific information.
The ABS also provides regular information sessions which may focus on statistical developments, publications, trends or issues, including Census information sessions.
For further information on upcoming statistical training, visit the ABS Training page.
ABS WEB SITE TRAINING
The ABS web site contains a wealth of information in its 400,000-plus web pages, 600 publication titles and over 3,000 downloadable files. To assist users to navigate, access and make better use of statistical information the ABS has introduced a new service, the Information Skills Program, to groups within the Western Australia State and Local Government.
Information Skills Program delivers ABS website and topic focussed information sessions and hands-on training to assist data users and information professionals and encourage the informed, effective and increased use of ABS statistics. The upcoming release of 2006 Cesus data will be the primary focus of the Information Skills Program information and training sessions. |
For further information about ABS web site training in Western Australia, please contact Margaret Garner on (08) 9360 5127 or email wa.statistics@abs.gov.au |
