Why do we need to talk about data culture?
Public statistics is more than just the application of statistical methods. In this workshop, you will become familiar with how different societal interests influence public statistics and how, in turn, information shapes public discourse.
In this workshop, you will gain a basic understanding of data literacy and data culture, not only for data professionals but for all types of users of data and statistics. We will explore the questions of how conventions are at the heart of co-production of statistics and society — and what decision-making processes drive them. We will approach the answer by taking concrete case studies and questions from the current political landscape and try to answer them with the best possible quantifications.
We aim for a broad discussion and invite students, researchers & official statisticians alike to join the discourse.
📆 Tuesday, October 10, 2023
⏰ 9 am to 5 pm (lunch break from 12 to 2pm)
📍 LMU Munich
Workshop Series: “Statistics for the Public Good – Infrastructure for Decision Making, Research and Discourse”
This workshop is part of the series “Statistics for the Public Good – Infrastructure for Decision Making, Research and Discourse” by former Chief Statistician of the European Union Walter Radermacher. The series introduces participants to public statistics as a process in which the design, production and communication of information (statistics) are an integral part.
By participating in this workshop, you will also gain access to the introductory videos of “The Public Good Statistics: A Reflective Introduction”
All sessions of this series:
Oct 10, 2023: The Public Good Statistics: Let’s talk about Data Culture!
Oct 11, 2023: Values, Ethics and What They Mean for Data Quality
Oct 12, 2023: Data 4 Policy: Is the Statistical Era Being Replaced by an Era of Data?
About the Instructor
Walter J. Radermacher is a Professor of Statistics at LMU Munich. Additionally, he serves as the Advisory Board Chair of the International Statistical Institute (ISI). His research primarily focuses on statistics, sustainable development, governance, ethics, and data analysis. Furthermore, he has experience in public administration at national and European levels, having served as President of the Statistisches Bundesamt, Director-General of the Statistical Office, and Chief Statistician of the European Union.