Computer, Internet and Mobile Phone Survey, 2004
West Bank and Gaza, 2004
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PSE-PCBS-CIM-2004-V1.0
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Identification
Survey ID Number
PSE-PCBS-CIM-2004-V1.0
Title
Computer, Internet and Mobile Phone Survey, 2004
Translated Title
مسح الكمبيوتر والانترنت والهاتف النقال، 2004
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Palestine | PSE |
Study type
Sample Frame, Enterprises [sf/en]
Series Information
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) has published the Palestinian statistical data to decision makers on population facts in Palestinian society. Accordingly, it carried out several surveys on different categories of the Palestinian society, one of which has been designated to Computer, Internet and Mobile Phone Survey, 2004.
The main objective of this survey is to provide statistical data on Information and Communication Technology in the Palestinian Territory can be summarized in the following:-
· The possession of PCs, TV sets, telecommunication means and satellite dish
· Access to the Internet.
· Prevalence of computers and access to the Internet.
· Possession and Use of Recreation Devices.
· The permeation of Persons Practice in Recreational and Leisure Activities.
· The permeation of newspapers and magazines
· Tendency towards TV and radio stations
The main objective of this survey is to provide statistical data on Information and Communication Technology in the Palestinian Territory can be summarized in the following:-
· The possession of PCs, TV sets, telecommunication means and satellite dish
· Access to the Internet.
· Prevalence of computers and access to the Internet.
· Possession and Use of Recreation Devices.
· The permeation of Persons Practice in Recreational and Leisure Activities.
· The permeation of newspapers and magazines
· Tendency towards TV and radio stations
Abstract
The main objective of this survey is to provide statistical data on Information and Communication Technology in the Palestinian Territory can be summarized in the following:-
· The possession of PCs, TV sets, telecommunication means and satellite dish
· Access to the Internet.
· Prevalence of computers and access to the Internet.
· Possession and Use of Recreation Devices.
· The permeation of Persons Practice in Recreational and Leisure Activities.
· The permeation of newspapers and magazines
· Tendency towards TV and radio stations
· The possession of PCs, TV sets, telecommunication means and satellite dish
· Access to the Internet.
· Prevalence of computers and access to the Internet.
· Possession and Use of Recreation Devices.
· The permeation of Persons Practice in Recreational and Leisure Activities.
· The permeation of newspapers and magazines
· Tendency towards TV and radio stations
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
Household, individual
Version
Version Description
Version 1.0 dataset for public distribution
Version Date
2015-01-25
Scope
Notes
The target population consists of all Palestinian households that usually reside in the Palestinian Territory. As for individual data, the target population is the Persons aged 10 years and over.
Topics
| Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| information society [7.2] | CESSDA | Link |
Keywords
| Keyword | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| FAMILY | Glossary of Statistical | Link |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
The Data are representative at region level (West Bank, Gaza Strip), locality type (urban, rural, camp) and governorates
Geographic Unit
- Region (West Bank, Gaza Strip)
- locality type (urban, rural, camp)
- Governorates
- locality type (urban, rural, camp)
- Governorates
Universe
The survey covered all the Palestinian households who are a usual residence in Palestine.
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian National Authority |
Producers
| Name |
|---|
| Palestinian National Authority |
| Core Funding Group |
| Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation |
| UK Department for International Development |
| the European Commission |
| World Bank (WB) |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Palestinian National Authority | PNA | Financial assistance |
| Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation | SDC | Financial assistance |
| UK Department for International Development | DFID | Financial assistance |
| the European Commission | EC | Financial assistance |
| Office of Netherlands to PNA | NDL | Financial assistance |
| Office of Norway to PNA | NOR | Financial assistance |
Other Identifications/Acknowledgments
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation | CFG | responded to the survey instrument |
| UK Department for International Development | CFG | responded to the survey instrument |
| The European Commission | CFG | responded to the survey instrument |
| Office of Netherlands to PNA | CFG | responded to the survey instrument |
| Office of Norway to PNA | CFG | responded to the survey instrument |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
The sample size is 7,557 households, of which 4,992 households in the West Bank and 2,565 households in Gaza Strip. About 6,779 households have been interviewed 4,508 in the West Bank and 2,271 households in Gaza Strip.
Deviations from the Sample Design
Sample Design:
The sample strata have been designed on two levels:
1) First level: the governorate (16 governorates).
2) Second level: type of locality (urban, rural and camps).
The sample strata have been designed on two levels:
1) First level: the governorate (16 governorates).
2) Second level: type of locality (urban, rural and camps).
Response Rate
The survey sample consists of about 7,557 households of which 6,779 households completed the interview; whereas 4,508 households from the West Bank and 2,271 households in Gaza Strip. Weights were modified to account for non-response rate. The response rate in the West Bank reached 90.3% while in the Gaza Strip it reached 88.5%. The response rate in the Palestinian Territory reached 89.7%.
Weighting
Weights have been calculated for each sampling unit. Weight reflect the sampling procedures. To make the weighing procedure feasible and simple, we assumed that the households have been selected directly within the EA.
Adjusted weights is important to reduce bias resulting from non-responses. Also “adjusting” has given consideration to demographic changes since the time of the Population, Housing and Establishments Census,1997 and the time of carrying out the survey.
Furthermore, when adjusting weights and estimation of the size of population in the Palestinian Territory and their distribution according to age groups in the midst of the third quarter, 2004. Therefore, the results, changes and ratios of this survey represent the reality in the Palestinian Territory during that period.
Adjusted weights is important to reduce bias resulting from non-responses. Also “adjusting” has given consideration to demographic changes since the time of the Population, Housing and Establishments Census,1997 and the time of carrying out the survey.
Furthermore, when adjusting weights and estimation of the size of population in the Palestinian Territory and their distribution according to age groups in the midst of the third quarter, 2004. Therefore, the results, changes and ratios of this survey represent the reality in the Palestinian Territory during that period.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-20 | 2004-08-24 | two years |
Time periods
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 2004-07-20 | 2004-07-20 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Supervision
Special follow-up patterns were designed for handing in and receiving questionnaires for all levels as well as the daily accomplishments of the interviewers. Supervisors had the task of allocating work to the teams using the map and the list. They provided daily and weekly reports to the fieldwork coordinator and the project's administration explaining the completed interviews, refusal cases, the inapplicable cases such as vacant housing units, interviews were results were not determined, and the cases that could not be communicated (after three contact attempts). The reports also included the technicians and coordinators' supervisory field visits.
Data Collection Notes
Pilot survey:
The pilot survey is a miniature reflection of the main Survey. It was designed to include the entire aspects and characteristics for the purpose of carrying out the Survey and included checking training, fieldwork, Survey's questionnaire, interviewing, data processing, and the sample.
A sample of 72 households was selected from Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate representing urban, rural and camp localities. An enumeration area was selected in each locality and then a cell was chosen from each enumeration area.
The fieldwork commenced on May 24th, 2004 and went on for 3 days then a meeting with interviewers was held in order to discuss their remarks. The questionnaire and training manuals and other documents were then evaluated and amended in accordance with the recommendations.
Instructions and Training manual
The training manual covered all aspects dealing with fieldwork and filling in questionnaires. Moreover, it dealt with the tasks of each fieldworker, interviewing, and questionnaires' completion. More training manuals for supervisors and editors were prepared in order to secure team training and success of project. A training course was held in Ramallah and in Gaza city between July 10-15 with the participation of 80 trainees, 51 in the West Bank and 29 in Gaza Strip. Training lasted for 6 days for fieldworkers and additional one days for supervisors, editors, and assistants.
The training of trainees was divided into two parts: The first part discussed general issues such as designing statistical surveys, reaching selected households, interviewing, tasks and duties and running the fieldwork. The second part emphasized the objectives of the Survey and allowed exercises on filling in questionnaires.
Main fieldwork
A plan for the fieldwork for both regions was placed. At this stage, the fieldwork team and the tools (questionnaires, maps, sample lists) were prepared. Two teams were set up to carry out the fieldwork:
Team one: It included 41 interviewers, 9 supervisors, and 7 assistants. They were divided in the northern, middle, and southern areas of the West Bank.
Team two: Included 26 interviewers, 4 supervisors and 2 assistants. They were divided in the northern, central, and southern parts of Gaza Strip.
The pilot survey is a miniature reflection of the main Survey. It was designed to include the entire aspects and characteristics for the purpose of carrying out the Survey and included checking training, fieldwork, Survey's questionnaire, interviewing, data processing, and the sample.
A sample of 72 households was selected from Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate representing urban, rural and camp localities. An enumeration area was selected in each locality and then a cell was chosen from each enumeration area.
The fieldwork commenced on May 24th, 2004 and went on for 3 days then a meeting with interviewers was held in order to discuss their remarks. The questionnaire and training manuals and other documents were then evaluated and amended in accordance with the recommendations.
Instructions and Training manual
The training manual covered all aspects dealing with fieldwork and filling in questionnaires. Moreover, it dealt with the tasks of each fieldworker, interviewing, and questionnaires' completion. More training manuals for supervisors and editors were prepared in order to secure team training and success of project. A training course was held in Ramallah and in Gaza city between July 10-15 with the participation of 80 trainees, 51 in the West Bank and 29 in Gaza Strip. Training lasted for 6 days for fieldworkers and additional one days for supervisors, editors, and assistants.
The training of trainees was divided into two parts: The first part discussed general issues such as designing statistical surveys, reaching selected households, interviewing, tasks and duties and running the fieldwork. The second part emphasized the objectives of the Survey and allowed exercises on filling in questionnaires.
Main fieldwork
A plan for the fieldwork for both regions was placed. At this stage, the fieldwork team and the tools (questionnaires, maps, sample lists) were prepared. Two teams were set up to carry out the fieldwork:
Team one: It included 41 interviewers, 9 supervisors, and 7 assistants. They were divided in the northern, middle, and southern areas of the West Bank.
Team two: Included 26 interviewers, 4 supervisors and 2 assistants. They were divided in the northern, central, and southern parts of Gaza Strip.
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | PCBS | Palestinian National Authority |
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
The Questionnaire for the Computer, Internet and Mobile Phone Survey, 2004, consists of three parts:
The First Part: It is composed of the following:-
First Section: It is composed of identification data, quality control criteria, households members data that include data on demographic, social and economic characteristics such as: age, sex, refugee status, education and main profession.
Second Section: Data on characteristics of housing.
The Second Part: household Questionnaire:
It is composed of questions about having computer, access to the Internet, having TV sets, telecommunication means and satellite dish and use of recreation devices
The Third Part: Questionnaire of Persons aged 10 years and over:
Use of Computer, access to the Internet, having Mobil Phone, reading newspapers and magazines, The permeation of Persons Practice in Recreational and Leisure Activities.
The First Part: It is composed of the following:-
First Section: It is composed of identification data, quality control criteria, households members data that include data on demographic, social and economic characteristics such as: age, sex, refugee status, education and main profession.
Second Section: Data on characteristics of housing.
The Second Part: household Questionnaire:
It is composed of questions about having computer, access to the Internet, having TV sets, telecommunication means and satellite dish and use of recreation devices
The Third Part: Questionnaire of Persons aged 10 years and over:
Use of Computer, access to the Internet, having Mobil Phone, reading newspapers and magazines, The permeation of Persons Practice in Recreational and Leisure Activities.
Data Processing
Data Editing
The project's management developed a clear mechanism for editing the data and trained the team of editors accordingly. The mechanism was as follows:
· Receiving completed questionnaires on daily basis;
· Checking each questionnaire to make sure that they were completed and that the data covered all eligible. Checkes also focuse on the accuracy of the answers to the questions.
· Returning the uncompleted questionnaires as well as those with errors to the field for completion.
· Re-interviewing 10% of the sample households using a special questionnaire for the supervisors to ensure the accuracy of the data when compared to the interviewers' completed questionnaires.
· Receiving completed questionnaires on daily basis;
· Checking each questionnaire to make sure that they were completed and that the data covered all eligible. Checkes also focuse on the accuracy of the answers to the questions.
· Returning the uncompleted questionnaires as well as those with errors to the field for completion.
· Re-interviewing 10% of the sample households using a special questionnaire for the supervisors to ensure the accuracy of the data when compared to the interviewers' completed questionnaires.
Data Appraisal
Estimates of Sampling Error
Detailed information on the sampling Error is available in the Survey Report.
Data Appraisal
Detailed information on the data appraisal is available in the Survey Report.
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Users Services | Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | diwan@pcbs.gov.ps | www.pcbs.gov.ps |
Confidentiality
General Statistics Law No. (5) for Year 2000
Article (17)
1. All individual information and data submitted to the Bureau for statistical purposes shall be treated as confidential and shall not be divulged, in whole or in part, to any individual or to a public or private body, or used for any purpose other than for preparing statistical tables.
2. The Bureau shall endeavor to issue official statistical publications in aggregate tables, which do not disclose individual data, in conformity with the confidentiality of statistical data.
Access conditions
License Agreement for the Use of Micro Data in PCBS
items(10,11,12) as following:
1. pledges the utilization of "data" or any copies thereof shall be limited to the purposes agreed upon including not granting any third parties any access to these data. Restrictions applies to any data duplication or transformed setting for purposes other than meeting the requirements of the statistical programs used in data analysis.
2. Utilization of "data" or any copies thereof is limited to personal computers normally .
3. pledges not to alter the value of any observation in the original "data"; nevertheless, this does not apply on subjecting data to any processes or procedures aiming to derive new variables. The first party does not bear any professional, administrative or financial responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of changes in the variables values.
items(10,11,12) as following:
1. pledges the utilization of "data" or any copies thereof shall be limited to the purposes agreed upon including not granting any third parties any access to these data. Restrictions applies to any data duplication or transformed setting for purposes other than meeting the requirements of the statistical programs used in data analysis.
2. Utilization of "data" or any copies thereof is limited to personal computers normally .
3. pledges not to alter the value of any observation in the original "data"; nevertheless, this does not apply on subjecting data to any processes or procedures aiming to derive new variables. The first party does not bear any professional, administrative or financial responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of changes in the variables values.
Citation requirements
Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, 2004. Computer, Internet and Mobile Phone Survey, 2004. v1.0
.Ramallah - Palestine
.Ramallah - Palestine
Access authority
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian National Authority | diwan@pcbs.gov.ps | www.pcbs.gov.ps |
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses.
Copyright
© 2004, Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, reference period of data 20/07/2004
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI-PSE-PCBS-CIM-2004-V1.0
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | PCBS | Palestinian Nationa Authority | Production and execute the survey |
Date of Metadata Production
2015-01-25
DDI Document version
Version 1.0 (JAN 2015)