Posted on 10/03/14
When we say that something is “statistically significant,” we mean that it passed a “confidence test” of how well we can trust the results of a survey we’ve taken to paint a picture of the wider world. We need this test because we only have information about a small portion of the group we really want to know about. So the test tells us whether it makes sense to extrapolate that to the whole group.
When we use a statistical test, we are looking for a change in one group, like foreclosure rates in Ohio from year to year, or... read more
Posted on 09/09/14
If you would like to request a speaker, please email Daniel Ortiz with details including:
Your name, phone number, and email address, and the name of your organization
The topic of your event, and expected number of participants
The... read more
Posted on 08/31/14
Friends,
We are excited to share a sneak preview of the State of Working Ohio, which hits airwaves and headlines today. Thanks to your support, Ohio will have more insight on how to help working families.
We learned... read more
Posted on 08/29/14
Front row, left to right: Shanelle Smith, Kalitha Williams, Amanda Woodrum, Michael Shields. Second row: Pam Rosado, Amy Hanauer, Wendy Patton. Third row: Zach Schiller, Ruth Clevenger, Piet van Lier.
Staff photo April 2012. read more
Posted on 07/31/14
Got what it takes to build partnerships for sustainable energy retrofits while creating high roads jobs for Ohioans? Come to work with Policy Matters Ohio partner Emerald Cities of Cleveland.
The Workforce Development Manager will galvanize the... read more
Posted on 07/30/14
Director Amy Hanauer roused the City Club on Friday with a vision for building a stonger Ohio economy by tapping sustainable resources and investing in all Ohioans. Check out the video here.
Ohio families still haven't... read more
Posted on 05/29/14
Policy Matters staff - October 2016
Front row, from left: Amanda Woodrum, Wendy Patton, Amy Hanauer, Kalitha Williams, Michael Shields, Cynthia Connolly; Back row: Caitlin Johnson, Hannah Halbert, Zach Schiller, Daniel Ortiz, Victoria Jackson, Sybille Schomerus
Archived staff... read more
Posted on 05/29/14
What people are saying about Policy Matters Ohio
“Ohio’s workers and middle class have a champion in Policy Matters. Its research shows a clear path to building an Ohio economy that works for everyone.”
- Sherrod Brown,... read more