Research and analysis
Using relative likelihoods to compare ethnic disparities
How and why we use relative likelihoods to identify disparities between ethnic groups, and some of the benefits and problems associated with using them.
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The Race Disparity Unit’s Ethnicity facts and figures website presents data about the experiences and outcomes for different ethnic groups in areas including education, work, housing and health.
It can be difficult to work out what the biggest disparities are. This report explains why it is difficult, and how we’re using relative likelihoods to make it easier.
We explain what relative likelihoods are and the benefits of using them. We then look in detail at the issues we need to consider when using relative likelihoods.
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Published 18 August 2020