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Title:
UK General Election Results, 1955-1970 and Associated Information

Subject Categories:
Election returns - Politics

Depositor(s):
Curtice, J.K., University of Oxford. Nuffield College

Principal Investigator(s):
Curtice, J.K., University of Oxford. Nuffield College
Steed, M., University of Oxford. Nuffield College

Abstract:
Main Topics:
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Results of U.K. parliamentary general elections between 1955 and 1970 arranged by constituency and accompanied by certain other information. The results for Conservative, Labour, Liberal and Nationalist (SNP/PC) candidates are coded separately; all remaining votes are aggregated as 'Other'. The electorate at each election is included along with two variables identifying the winning and second-placed party in each constituency. In addition the following information is available:- 1953 electorate (E & W only), 1954 electorate (GB only); 1969 electorate (GB only); regional coding (as used in the Nuffield election studies up to and including 1966); regional coding (as used in the Nuffield election studies in 1970, and based on the Registrar-General's standard regions); county; area (in hectares) (GB only); extent of post-1970 constituency boundary alteration.

Coverage:
Time Period Covered: 1955-1970
Country: United Kingdom
Observation Units: Administrative units (geographical/political)

Universe Sampled:
Location of Units of Observation:National
Population:United Kingdom parliamentary constituencies

Methodology:
Time Dimensions: Cross-sectional (one-time) study
the data cover election results between 1955-1970 and other items.
Sampling Procedures: No sampling (total universe)
Number of Units: 630 (target) 630 (obtained)
Method of Data Collection: Compilation or synthesis of existing material; Edited version of `rediscovered' computer tape with additional information derived from various secondary sources
Data Sources: Based on material originally gathered for the Nuffield election studies and for Butler, D. and Stokes, D., Political change in Britain (London: 1969 and 1974)

Language(s) of Written Materials:
Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

Access:
Access Conditions: The depositor has specified that registration is required and standard conditions of use apply. The depositor may be informed about usage. See terms and conditions for further information.
Availability: ESDS Access and Preservation, UK Data Archive
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Date of Release:
First Edition: 1983

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