Stage 05 · Myth, Fact or Not Enough Information? · Introduction

Myth, Fact or Not Enough Information?

Advanced evidence literacy asks how data was produced, whose experiences may be missing, and what a statistic can legitimately support.

Prevalence, under-reporting and service data answer different questions. Lived experience adds meaning that population statistics cannot.

Teacher View

Purpose Develop methods and source-quality analysis.

Ask What does this dataset measure, and who might be missing?

Misconception A precise number is automatically reliable or universally applicable.

Safeguarding Avoid using prevalence data to profile individuals or communities.

SEND / EAL Provide source/method/date/denominator prompts.

Evidence of learning Learner identifies at least one limitation before using a statistic.