Getting the foundations right

There has been increasing interest in recent years training official statistics with reference to the 2030 Agenda, big data, diversification of data types and sources, science. Backgrounds for work are becoming more varied than ever. The community also become progressively aware importance statistical literacy education trust statistics. Hence foundation introductory as much specialised training. At same time, greater access vast technological capabilities seen emphasis discussion sciences therein, including development educational resources contexts such civic Data science provides opportunities renew decades-long push authentic learning that reflects practice ‘greater statistics’ science’, examine progress date implementing sustaining extensive advocacy many. This article discusses what is needed at levels realize this advocacy, commentary relevant