Statistical commentaries should give the user a brief understanding of the main data points from the statistics publication.
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- brief and concise
- separated into a few key sections
- a summary of key findings - not duplicating the main publication
Statistical commentaries should be separated into these main sections:
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New to this update | - 100 word summary of what has been modified in the
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commentary- statistics publication
- links to data included further down the page (if needed)
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Main findings | - overview of the most pertinent data that has come from the
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statistical commentary - - statistics publication
- this should be 6 to 7 bullet points in length
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Summary | - this is where you should go into the
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body - detail of the statistical commentary
- illustrated with Figures and charts
- sub-headings can be used to divide up this summary
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, but they should be written out in bold as normal 'paragraph' text commentary - statistics publication - why it was commissioned, who was involved, and
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contact details to find out more- information on the main issues that the publication addresses
- relevant links to the full statistical publication or partner sites
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Please see these best practice examples:
Suicide Prevention Profile - Statistical Commentary (November 2018)
Liver Disease Profiles - Short Statistical Commentary (October 2018)