Explore examples of the use of statistics to impact and inform policy, planning and decision-making. What graphs should be used to display data? What are thematic maps? What are good resources for statistics? How can you measure poverty? Can you trust statistics?

The focus of this statistics services site is on the province of Nova Scotia. A special interest in neighbourhood work within Halifax Regional Municipality has resulted in a number of research papers, statistical summaries and neighbourhood statistical profiles.

I hope you enjoy the visit and perhaps  learn some things. Please let Dennis know if you like something or don’t understand or even disagree with his point of view.