Statistics Archives – Page 3 of 5

education, Ethnicity

How does Educational Achievement Vary by Ethnicity?

Karl Thompson / April 24, 2020

a look at how GCSE, A-level and degree results vary by ethnic group in England and Wales.

Crime and Deviance

Are police officers really 100 times less criminal than the general population?

Karl Thompson / November 29, 2019

189 police officers have been convicted across 12 police forces in England in Wales in five years since 2013 ,

data visualization

Visualizing the numbers of different types of school in the UK

Karl Thompson / October 23, 2019

how useful are different types of data visualization for displaying information about the number of schools in the UK, and how they are changing over time?

Crime and Deviance, crime control, Sociology key terms

Does Prison Work? The Stats suggest not!

Karl Thompson / July 24, 2019

What can prison population statistics tell us about Crime Control in the UK? Is Prison an effective strategy for controlling

Religion, Ethnicity

The relationship between ethnicity and religion in the UK

Karl Thompson / October 4, 2018

According to the 2011 UK census, the religious breakdown of England and Wales was as follows: Christian – 59% No

Religion, Social class, wealth and income inequalities

The relationship between religion and social class

Karl Thompson / October 3, 2018

The relationship between social class and religion is not straightforward: the middle classes are, in general, more likely to attend

Health

Is alcohol really that bad for your health?

Karl Thompson / September 6, 2018

A recent study in The Lancet contradicts official guidelines, suggesting there is no ‘safe’ level of alcohol consumption. While a single daily drink raises the risk of alcohol-related illness by only 0.5%, two drinks represent a more significant risk increase. The media’s portrayal of these findings varied, possibly influenced by relationships with drinks companies or a perceived duty to promote healthier behavior.