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Title:
Survey of Census Users, 1987

Subject Categories:
Reference sources - Reference and instructional resources
Population censuses - Population, vital statistics and censuses

Depositor(s):
Marsh, C., University of Cambridge. Social and Political Sciences Committee

Principal Investigator(s):
Marsh, C., University of Cambridge. Social and Political Sciences Committee
Arber, S., University of Surrey. Department of Sociology
Wrigley, N., University of Wales. Institute of Science and Technology. Department of Town Planning
Rhind, D., University of London. Birkbeck College. Department of Geography
Bulmer, M., London School of Economics and Political Science. Department of Social Policy and Administration

Data Collector(s):
Marsh, C., University of Cambridge. Social and Political Sciences Committee
Young, C., University of Cambridge

Sponsor(s):
Economic and Social Research Council

Abstract:
The aims of this study were to assess the relative demand for various options on content and dissemination of the 1991 Census among academics.
The survey was conducted as part of a consultation exercise initiated by the Census Offices about the 1991 Census. To co-ordinate the views of academics, the ESRC set up a working party on the 1991 Census which conducted this survey, and eventually reported back to the Census Offices.

A similar survey, for the 2001 Census, was conducted in 1997 by Professor Philip Rees : the data from this study are held at the Data Archive under SN:3950.
Main Topics:
Variables
Perceived importance of census topics. Support for various proposed wording changes. Perceived demand for new modes of data dissemination.
Also, institution, subject, previous census usage.
Measurement Scales
4 point importance scale.

Coverage:
Dates of Fieldwork: October 1987
Country: United Kingdom
Observation Units: Individuals

Universe Sampled:
Location of Units of Observation:National
Population:Academic census users

Methodology:
Time Dimensions: Cross-sectional (one-time) study
Sampling Procedures: Questionnaires were sent to the heads of all social science depts.
Number of Units: 220 (obtained)
Method of Data Collection: Postal survey

Language(s) of Written Materials:
Study Description: 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
Contact: Help desk: help@esds.ac.uk

Date of Release:
First Edition: 28 September 1988

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