Statistics for Sustainable Development (Stats4SD)

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Before heading for the summer break, we're excited announce a meetup on 3rd July with Sam Dumble from @Stats4SD giving a talk "Teaching new learnRs"! Come and join us! More details here: meetup.com/oxford-r-user-…

Our video presentation 'Providing Statistical Support' explains the statistical support the RMS team provides for the CCRP programme and grantees. Sam walks through different stages of providing support and some of the resources that have we have created: buff.ly/3yXWRb6

#Throwback to our blog ‘Moving Science in Practice – What the Statistician Learned About Agroecology’ where Sam talks about his experience @uvmvermont at the Agroecology Learning Centre. You can read his top 3 take aways on what #agroecology is here: buff.ly/36fTwEX

Need help understanding the statistical support the RMS team provides for the CCRP programme and grantees? Sam walks through the different stages of providing support and some of resources that have been created by the RMS team in one of our latest videos: buff.ly/3nfuQsY

"In one of our published resources, I outline a list of some of the ways that photography can be used to collect data (note: I use the term photography to include still images and video). I want to give you an overview and examples..." Read Ian's overview: buff.ly/2Qahmfk

Need support accessing the #CCAFS #Dataverse and undertstanding its structure? This video offers an easy to follow introduction to the CCAFS Dataverse, demonstrating structure, guestbooks, file downloads, cataloging information, and back ups. buff.ly/40a2oau

Have you seen Stats4SD's YouTube channel? We've recently been working on making it even easier to access our collection of free videos. We have more than a hundred videos on many topics related to #ResearchMethods and #Statistics. You can subscribe here: buff.ly/3mITDFa

Ric has co-authored (actually, Coe-authored) a new paper with a key message on #agroecology: changing our food and #agriculture system takes a change in mindset.  Read the full paper here: buff.ly/3LbWPUa #FoodSystems

"But is statistics so esoteric and difficult to understand? This reminds me of some examples of my day-to-day life in the UK, where I unwittingly apply statistics." Read more about how our Dan Tang unconsciously uses his statistic skills in ordinary life: buff.ly/3BwNGkd

Result presentation is a key part of the research process. Our Presenting Research Results playlist covers how to visualise quantitive results, effectively display relationships between data, and adapt to different audiences and modes of presentation: buff.ly/3Jj18eY

We love it when Mahlia's dog, Jasper, comes into the office. Although he appears to be sleeping on the job here...

Did you know our resource bank can be filted by themes and topics? From #agroecology to RM - analysis, questionaire design to data visualisation, we want to make our resources as accessible as possible to everyone. buff.ly/2Rh7hMj

This video from the Statistical Services Centre and @UniofReading explains the processes of creating a Dataverse and setting up an account with Dataverse. This allows you to access restricted access Dataverses as well as creating your own. buff.ly/3kIbyeQ

"Stats4SD is a social enterprise driven by the concern about people and the planet. Which is why they are #NotForProfit, because it’s not about making money" #Throwback quote from our 2019 intern, Alejandra Find out how we support #SustainableDevelopment: buff.ly/3bpuIfr

It’s #MotherLanguageDay! Did you know that there is a correlation between linguistic diversity and biodiversity? Help spread the word about the importance of protecting the planet, and join in now by sharing the phrase “living in harmony #WithNature” in your own language!

#Throwback to a webinar by Carlos Barahona on the concepts of credibilty and validity that covers why different communities are prepared to believe research results. This is key when designing research and presenting your results for your audience. buff.ly/3x1Bhkd

We’ve launched a new open online course centred on the climate and biodiversity crisis and how a ‘systems thinking’ mindset could help us. Learn from University professors and industry leaders on how we might tackle #ClimateChange. Start learning today: ow.ly/RoQ550MU8FC

"Farmers alone, scientists alone, or policymakers alone cannot make really big changes and also bring the transformation that we need in the food system. We need interaction, co-creation, collaboration, and working together." Read more in @Forbes: ow.ly/fpbC50KNRG6

Congratulations to @uvmvermont’s new Institute for #Agroecology! We can’t wait to see your research and initiatives for #sustainability. To learn more about their local and global community plans, read buff.ly/3Z2r0AZ