rr Our December 5 SAVI Talks presentation, Understanding Urban, Suburban, and Rural Contexts for Ministries, shared a number of interesting findings. The recent election demonstrated just how different rural, urban, and suburban environments are when it comes to voting. And these are not tiny differences. They are more like 60/40, 70/30, or even 80/20. Most […]
This workshop teaches the next steps of persuasively communicating what you have learned after gaining initial insight from data. You will learn the skills to put your analysis in the context of a compelling narrative and to build your argument logically and convincingly. Whatever your audience, weaving the data into a story is what communicates […]
This workshop will help you apply the skills learned in other workshops to your own real-world, data-informed project. The workshop instructor will reach out to you prior to the workshop to discuss your project and to help you identify the data and other information you will need to bring to this workshop to be successful. […]
Before you can begin using data to inform decisions, identify what you are trying to accomplish and determine how data can help you get there. This will determine what kind of data you need. What you will learn: To identify what your goal is To determine how to use data to help you meet […]
Answering the questions necessary to achieve goals requires locating and using the right data and tools. This workshop covers the strengths, weaknesses, and costs of readily available data sets, including SAVI, so you have the information you need to locate the data that is right for you. Hands-on activities explore the many tools that […]
Data & Drafts: Equity in Criminal Prosecutions March 23, 2023, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Building off prior research by the Polis Center on the Marion County Jail system and “cradle-to-prison” pipeline, this discussion will examine disparities in criminal prosecutions in Marion County based on race, ethnicity, and sex of those charged with criminal offenses. The […]
Data is most powerful when you understand its limits. This module will give you the knowledge to think critically about data, making you aware of what can cause noise in data and how to use data effectively despite these limitations. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN How policy changes can affect the numbers How factors outside […]
Charts are a powerful tool for analyzing and communicating information through tables, graphs or diagrams. This workshop provides you with the skills you need to get the most value from charts. Hands-on activities show you how to apply several types of charts for static and interactive data visualizations. WHO SHOULD ATTEND?This workshop should be […]
SAVI provides a powerful collection of tools and resources that help you use data to make decisions. By leveraging other Geographic Information System (GIS) tools along with SAVI, you can do much more. Would you like to use SAVI maps in combination with other map data? Would you like to create your own web […]
Where you live is more than just a place--it reflects your culture, community, and identity. Our living environment shapes our health and wellness through access to healthcare, employment opportunities, education, housing quality, safety, and living environment. Proximity to healthcare providers and life expectancy are just some of the many variables influenced by geography. Register now […]
