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Open data, transparency and reuse

Instruments, sampling notes and methodology annexes published where the contract permits, so a finding can be independently checked rather than taken on trust.

Where the contract permits, we publish the instrument, the sampling note and the methodology annex alongside the finding. A number that cannot be interrogated is a number that will eventually be disputed. This is also how a national firm demonstrates that its methods, not just its access, are worth buying.

In practice

  • Instruments published where cleared
  • Sampling and weighting notes released with findings
  • Methodology annexes as standalone documents
  • Anonymised datasets deposited where the client agrees
  • Corrections issued publicly