Scottish Government

This section contains a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation.

The questions are grouped by four broad themes:

• Using the SIMD - FAQs describing what the SIMD can and can't be used for;
• SIMD Methodology- FAQs covering commonly asked methodological queries;
• SIMD and Resource Allocation - FAQ highlighting the use of SIMD in resource allocation;
• SIMD and Rural Issues- FAQ discussing SIMD and rural issues.