Who we
are
The RSS Social Statistics Section arranges an
annual programme of meetings on social statistics and survey
methodology. These meetings are for discussions, demonstrations or
the reading of papers. The Section Committee may
also form study groups for the examination and study of particular
problems.
The terms 'social statistics' and 'survey
methodology' are interpreted in a broad sense:
- Social statistics covers statistics of all aspects of society, and statistical methods that are applicable within the field of social enquiry.
- Survey methodology covers all aspects of the methodology of carrying out quantitative surveys - not just statistical methodology. This includes, for example, data collection and data processing procedures.
The section aims to provide a forum for the
dissemination and discussion of issues, ideas, theories, methods,
and substantive findings. The main means by which this is
achieved is through the programme of meetings. The remit and
activities of the Section are also likely to be of interest to many
people who would not consider themselves primarily (or at all) as
'statisticians' and are not members of the Section. We
encourage such people to get involved in its activities.
Forthcoming events
No charge is made for evening meetings and
non-members are welcome. Directions for reaching the RSS HQ
building can be found at www.rss.org.uk/findus.
Upcoming meetings with some link to social
statistics are listed below, but if you want to search the RSS
calendar for past and future events please click on the below
weblink and select social statistics under the group
heading:
.
Next Meetings
| RSS 2010 Conference | 13 September 2010 | |
| Recession and recovery - hard times or smoke and mirrors? | 27 October 2010 | |
| Recent advances in the use of paradata (process data) in social survey research | 09 December 2010 | |
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