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students to think about the complex role that data and statistics play in todays
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data driven world. The role of Diploma in Official Statistics in Ireland or the
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European Master in Official Statistics are interesting case studies as they were
designed with input from official statisticians and take a broader perspective
than traditional statistics courses. Nevertheless, more could be done to widen
the scope of statistics courses, making them more interesting, linking them to
the great debates of the day, and showcasing what a fascinating and rewarding
career may be awaiting graduates.

References
1. Gal, I. (2002). Adults’ Statistical Literacy: Meanings, Components, and
Responsibilities. International Statistical Review, 70, 1, 1-25.
2. MacFeely, S. (2018). ‘Big Data and Official Statistics’ in Kruger, S. and
Kruger, M. (Eds.) in Big Data Governance and Perspectives in Knowledge
Management, IGI Global, Hershey, PA, pp.25 – 54.
3. United Nations (2014). Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.
Resolution 68/261 adopted by the General Assembly on January 29,
2014. A/RES/68/261.
4. Committee for the Coordination of Statistical Activities (2014). Principles
Governing International Statistical Activities.
5. ISI (2010). Declaration of Professional Ethics.
6. Committee of the Chief Statisticians of the United Nations System (2018).
United Nations Statistics Quality Assurance Framework.
7. UNSD (2012) Generic National Quality Assurance Framework (NQAF).
8. MacFeely, S. (2016). The Continuing Evolution of Official Statistics: Some
Challenges and Opportunities, Journal of Official Statistics, Vol. 32, No. 4,
2016, pp. 789–810
9. Fukuda-Parr, S. and O’Neill, D. (2019). Knowledge and Politics in Setting
and Measuring the SDGs: Introduction to Special Issue, Global Policy, Vol.
10 (1), pp.5 – 15.
10. Anderson (2008). The End of Theory: The data deluge makes the scientific
method obsolete. Wired June 27, 2008.
11. MacFeely, S. and J. Dunne (2014). Joining up public service information:
The rationale for a national data infrastructure. Administration, Vol.61,
No.4, pp. 93–107.

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