Analyse data and information and present outputs
Overview
This standard is about analysing data and information and presenting the outputs of the analysis. You will need to be able to select and use appropriate tools and techniques to analyse data and information. Tools and techniques will vary according to the data and information that is being analysed and your area of work. You will also need to be able to present the outputs of data and information analysis using suitable methods. Presentation methods will depend on the needs of the audience and the type of data and information that is being presented.
Users of this standard will need to ensure that practice reflects up to date information and policies.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1. access and accurately interpret all relevant work instructions, organisational policies, and data governance requirementsÂ
P2. assess the available tools and techniques for relevance and applicability
P3. select the appropriate tools and techniques to analyse the information accurately
P4. determine the resources required to apply the selected tools and techniques in line with organisational planning
P5. record your rationale for the selection of tools and techniques
P6. check conformity with information governance in accordance with legislation, relevant data standards and organisational requirements
P7. identify and highlight any anomalies and limitations
P8. summarise and draw justifiable conclusions from the analysis
P9 inform the appropriate person(s) where there are significant implications that require decision-making
P10. identify the target audience for the outputs of the analysis in accordance with organisational reporting protocols
P11. select a presentation method that is appropriate to the data and information and suitable for the audience
P12. present the outputs of the analysis in a way that is consistent, comparable and in accordance with agreed formats, governance requirements and relevant standards
P13. make clear all assumptions made and degrees of uncertainty in the data and information
P14. check that the outputs of the analysis have been received by the target audience following organisational feedback procedures.
P15. make any legitimate changes to the source data and information based on feedback from others, and where necessary, notify the data and information owners
P16. complete all relevant documentation required for analysing data and information
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1. the current legislation, policies, procedures, codes of practice, and guidelines relevant to your work practice, including those relating to data protection, information governance, and organisational standards for data management.
K2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
K3. how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions and information
K4. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
K5. the importance and reasons for adhering to information governance
K6. the wider sensitivities of data and information relevant to your role
K7. the standards regarding data and information
K8. the data sharing protocols in place which apply to data sources
K9. the different ways in which data and information are processed and used
K10. the structure of data and information, how it is organised, formatted and arranged so it can be stored, accessed and used effectively.
K11. the characteristics of data and information and how they change over time
K12. the importance of the quality of data and information including timeliness, validity, accuracy, completeness, appropriate for purpose and accessibility
K13. the different methods of validating and verifying the quality of data and information, and how to use them
K14. the data and information life cycles and the processes within them
K15. the audience requirements for data and information, and that the data and information have been receivedÂ
K16. the tools and techniques available to analyse and present data and information
K17. the limitations of the available tools and techniques
K18. the types of anomalies that may occur and how these can be identified
K19. the presentation methods to display and report data and information analysis
K20. the reporting structures that exist within your organisation
K21. the potential impact the presentation of outputs will have
K22. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements