Household Survey on Information and Communications Technology,2011
West Bank and Gaza, 2011
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PSE-PCBS-HICT-2011-V1.0
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Identification
Survey ID Number
PSE-PCBS-HICT-2011-V1.0
Title
Household Survey on Information and Communications Technology,2011
Translated Title
المسح الأسري لتكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات، 2011
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Palestine | PSE |
Study type
Sample Frame, Households [sf/hh]
Series Information
The main objectives of the Households Survey about Information and Communications Technology, 2011 is to provide statistical data on Information and Communication Technology for the Palestinian Households in the Palestinian Territory; in particular to provide statistical data on the possession telecommunication means, prevalence of computers and access to the Internet, possession and Use of Recreation Devices.
Abstract
The main objectives of the Households Survey about Information and Communications Technology, 2011 is to provide statistical data on Information and Communication Technology for the Palestinian Households in the Palestinian Territory; in particular to provide statistical data on the possession telecommunication means, prevalence of computers and access to the Internet, possession and Use of Recreation Devices.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
Household, individual
Version
Version Description
Version 1.0 dataset for public distribution
Version Date
2011-12-06
Scope
Notes
The Information and Communications Households Survey, 2011questionnaire consists of two main sections:
1. Household questionnaire:
This was composed of questions regarding computer processing, access to the Internet, and possession of various media and computer equipment.
2. Questionnaire for individuals aged 10 years and over:
Questions relating to computer use, access to the Internet, and possession of a mobile phone
1. Household questionnaire:
This was composed of questions regarding computer processing, access to the Internet, and possession of various media and computer equipment.
2. Questionnaire for individuals aged 10 years and over:
Questions relating to computer use, access to the Internet, and possession of a mobile phone
Topics
| Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| information society [7.2] | CESSDA | Link |
Keywords
| Keyword | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Household, individual | Information and Communications Technology | 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 the Palestinian Territory.
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian National Authority |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Palestinian National Authority | PNA | Financial assistance |
| The Core Funding Group | CFG | Financial assistance |
| Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation | SDC | Financial assistance |
Other Identifications/Acknowledgments
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Core Funding Group represented by the representative office | CFG | responded to the survey instrument |
| Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation | SDC | responded to the survey instrument |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Sample size and Design Frame
The estimated sample size for the Information and Communications Households Survey 2011 was 4,448 households, of which 3,048 households were in the West Bank and 1,400 in the Gaza Strip.
The sampling frame consisted of all areas enumerated in 2007. Each enumeration area consists of buildings and housing units comprising an average of around 123 households. These enumeration areas were used as primary sampling units (PSUs) in the first stage of the sampling selection.
The sample strata have been designed on two levels:
1- Governorate
2- Locality type (urban, rural, refugee camp)
Sample strata:
The population was divided by:
1- Governorate
2- Type of Locality (urban, rural, refugee camps)
The estimated sample size for the Information and Communications Households Survey 2011 was 4,448 households, of which 3,048 households were in the West Bank and 1,400 in the Gaza Strip.
The sampling frame consisted of all areas enumerated in 2007. Each enumeration area consists of buildings and housing units comprising an average of around 123 households. These enumeration areas were used as primary sampling units (PSUs) in the first stage of the sampling selection.
The sample strata have been designed on two levels:
1- Governorate
2- Locality type (urban, rural, refugee camp)
Sample strata:
The population was divided by:
1- Governorate
2- Type of Locality (urban, rural, refugee camps)
Response Rate
The survey sample consists of about 4,048 households of which 3,931households completed the interview; whereas 2,659 households from the West Bank and 1,272 households in Gaza Strip. Weights were modified to account for non-response rate. The response rate in the West Bank reached 93.9% while in the Gaza Strip it reached 94.0%. The response rate in the Palestinian Territory reached 93.9%.
Weighting
The weight of statistical units (sampling units) in the sample is defined as the mathematical inverse of the selection probability, where the sample of the survey is a three-stage stratified cluster sample. Thus, the weights are calculated for each stage and the household weight is the multiplication of the two weights.
Adjusted weights are 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 of 2007 and the time of carrying out the survey.
Furthermore, weights were adjusted in line with the estimation of the size of population in the Palestinian Territory and distribution according to age group in the middle of the second quarter of 2011. Therefore, the results, changes and ratios of this survey represent the reality in the Palestinian Territory during that period.
Adjusted weights are 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 of 2007 and the time of carrying out the survey.
Furthermore, weights were adjusted in line with the estimation of the size of population in the Palestinian Territory and distribution according to age group in the middle of the second quarter of 2011. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-05 | 2011-08-15 | every two years |
Time periods
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 2010-08-05 | 2011-07-05 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Supervision
Following up and supervision
Special follow-up schedules were designed for the delivery and receipt of questionnaires at all levels, in addition to monitoring 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 field work coordinator and project managers on the completed interviews, cases of refusal or non-response, such as vacant housing units, indeterminate interview results, or where the case subjects could not be reached (after three attempts at contact). The reports also included notes on supervisory field visits by technicians and coordinators.
Special follow-up schedules were designed for the delivery and receipt of questionnaires at all levels, in addition to monitoring 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 field work coordinator and project managers on the completed interviews, cases of refusal or non-response, such as vacant housing units, indeterminate interview results, or where the case subjects could not be reached (after three attempts at contact). The reports also included notes on supervisory field visits by technicians and coordinators.
Data Collection Notes
Data Collection
Instructions and Training manual
The training manual covered all aspects related to field work and filling in of the questionnaires. It included the tasks of each field worker, interviewing practices, and completion of the questionnaires. Additional training manuals were drawn up for supervisors and editors for team training and to ensure the success of the project.
The training was divided into two stages: The first dealt with general issues such as the design of statistical surveys, reaching selected households, interviewing, tasks and duties, and performing field work. The second stage stressed the objectives of the survey and exercises on filling in questionnaires
Data editing in the field
The managers of the project developed a clear procedure for editing data and trained the team of editors accordingly. The procedure was as follows:
Receipt of completed questionnaires on a daily basis.
Checking each questionnaire to ensure that they were complete and that the data covered all eligible individuals. Checks also focused on the accuracy of the answers to the questions.
Returning incomplete questionnaires, as well as those with errors, to the field for completion
Following up and supervision
Special follow-up schedules were designed for the delivery and receipt of questionnaires at all levels, in addition to monitoring 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 field work coordinator and project managers on the completed interviews, cases of refusal or non-response, such as vacant housing units, indeterminate interview results, or where the case subjects could not be reached (after three attempts at contact). The reports also included notes on supervisory field visits by technicians and coordinators.
Data Processing
Both data entry and tabulation were performed using the ACCESS and SPSS software programs. Data entry was organized in two files corresponding to the main parts of the questionnaire. A data entry template was designed to reflect an exact image of the questionnaire and included various electronic checks: logical check, range checks, consistency checks, and cross-validation. Complete manual inspection of results was performed after data entry and questionnaires containing field-related error
Instructions and Training manual
The training manual covered all aspects related to field work and filling in of the questionnaires. It included the tasks of each field worker, interviewing practices, and completion of the questionnaires. Additional training manuals were drawn up for supervisors and editors for team training and to ensure the success of the project.
The training was divided into two stages: The first dealt with general issues such as the design of statistical surveys, reaching selected households, interviewing, tasks and duties, and performing field work. The second stage stressed the objectives of the survey and exercises on filling in questionnaires
Data editing in the field
The managers of the project developed a clear procedure for editing data and trained the team of editors accordingly. The procedure was as follows:
Receipt of completed questionnaires on a daily basis.
Checking each questionnaire to ensure that they were complete and that the data covered all eligible individuals. Checks also focused on the accuracy of the answers to the questions.
Returning incomplete questionnaires, as well as those with errors, to the field for completion
Following up and supervision
Special follow-up schedules were designed for the delivery and receipt of questionnaires at all levels, in addition to monitoring 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 field work coordinator and project managers on the completed interviews, cases of refusal or non-response, such as vacant housing units, indeterminate interview results, or where the case subjects could not be reached (after three attempts at contact). The reports also included notes on supervisory field visits by technicians and coordinators.
Data Processing
Both data entry and tabulation were performed using the ACCESS and SPSS software programs. Data entry was organized in two files corresponding to the main parts of the questionnaire. A data entry template was designed to reflect an exact image of the questionnaire and included various electronic checks: logical check, range checks, consistency checks, and cross-validation. Complete manual inspection of results was performed after data entry and questionnaires containing field-related error
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | PCBS | Palestinian National Authority |
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
TThe questionnaire for the Information and Communications Households Survey, 2011, consisted of two main parts:
1. Household questionnaire:
This was composed of questions regarding computer processing, access to the Internet, and possession of various media and computer equipment.
2. Questionnaire for individuals aged 10 years and over:
Questions relating to computer use, access to the Internet, and possession of a mobile phone
1. Household questionnaire:
This was composed of questions regarding computer processing, access to the Internet, and possession of various media and computer equipment.
2. Questionnaire for individuals aged 10 years and over:
Questions relating to computer use, access to the Internet, and possession of a mobile phone
Data Processing
Data Editing
Data editing took place at a number of stages through the processing including:
1. office editing and coding
2. during data entry
3. structure checking and completeness
4. structural checking of SPSS data files
1. office editing and coding
2. during data entry
3. structure checking and completeness
4. structural checking of SPSS data files
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, 2011. Household Survey on Information and Communications Technology, 2011. 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
© 2011, Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, reference period of data (05/8/2010-05/07/2011)
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI-PSE-PCBS-HICT-2011-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
2012-01-04
DDI Document version
Version 1.0 (DEC 2011)