Toolbox

How to use data to tell your county's story

• Review the questions for each indicator in the "Indicator notes for talking about data" document to learn how each indicator can be used.
• Look at how the indicator has changed over time.
• Compare your county to the state, the nation and/or neighboring counties.
• Look at several indicators at the same time.
• Look at how the indicators relate to changes you see within your community.

For a more detailed discussion of these points, please see Discussing Data.

Educational methods sheet

The Educational Methods Sheet identifies ways UI Extension has used the Data Tools materials.