Case studies

Template to frame case studies on how local or national statistics have made a difference.

The statistics champions have devised these additional questions to ask yourself for each heading in the metrics section.

Metric definition

• Use this field to give your case study a defined title.
• Include the type of metric you used in your case study.

Why is it important?

• What were you aiming to find out from gathering and analysing the statistics? 

Process for compiling the metric 

• Make sure appropriate detailed information is provided for your case study.
• Is there enough information for another service to replicate your case study in principle? 

What does it mean? 

• What was the impact achieved?
• How did you interpret and analyse the data?
• Were any tools used to support the process?
• What was the value of using the statistics? 

Desired outcomes 

• Were the metrics compared with the previous equivalent period/regional or national equivalent data sources? 

Improvement plans 

• How frequently will you review/revisit?
• What are the lessons learnt from the process?