Socio-economic Monitoring of the Palestinian Households’ Survey 2014
West Bank and Gaza, 2015
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Survey ID Number
PSE-PCBS-SEMP-2014-V1.0
Title
Socio-economic Monitoring of the Palestinian Households’ Survey 2014
Translated Title
مسح الظروف الاجتماعية والاقتصادية للأسر الفلسطينية 2014
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Palestine | PSE |
Study type
Socio-Economic/Monitoring Survey [hh/sems]
Series Information
Survey carried out for the sixth time in 2014
Abstract
The social and economic conditions covered in the Palestinian Households Survey represent one of the most important areas of Palestinian official statistics. The main role of the Palestine Central Bureau of Statistics and statistical agencies is to provide data on the conditions experienced by the community. The responses to this survey are designed to meet the needs of users of statistical data related to social and economic development in Palestine and enhance cooperation between the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Food Program (WFP) and the UN Relief Works Agency for Refugees (UNRWA).
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
Household
Version
Version Description
Public use file V1.1
Version Date
2015-12-23
Scope
Notes
Part one: Social data which include name, relation with head of household, sex, age, refugee status, place of residence, reasons of changing place of residence if happened, health insurance, difficulties, education, labor and marital status.
Part two: that covers the housing unit data.
Part three: that covers the agricultural data.
Part four: that covers the data on assistants.
Part five: that covers the data on coping strategies>
Part six: that covers the income data.
Part seven: that covers the data on expenditure and consumption.
Part eight: that covers the nutrition and lack of food.
Part nine: that covers the data on freedom of movement.
Part two: that covers the housing unit data.
Part three: that covers the agricultural data.
Part four: that covers the data on assistants.
Part five: that covers the data on coping strategies>
Part six: that covers the income data.
Part seven: that covers the data on expenditure and consumption.
Part eight: that covers the nutrition and lack of food.
Part nine: that covers the data on freedom of movement.
Topics
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
Palestine
Universe
It consists of all Palestinian households and individuals who are staying normally in the state of Palestine during 2015
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestine |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| World Food Programme | WFP | Financial support |
| Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | FAO | Financial support |
| The United Nations Relief and Works Agency | UNRWA |
Other Identifications/Acknowledgments
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| World Food Programme | CFG | Financial support |
| Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | CFG | Financial support |
| United Nations Relief and Works Agency | CFG | Financial support |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Target Population:
All Palestinian households and individuals who normally live with their households in Palestine during 2014, there will be focus on individuals 18 years and over to achieve additional pattern specialized for this group.
Sampling Frame:
In previous rounds, it was depended on a sampling frame from 2007 census, which is a list of enumeration areas (EAs) that is a geographic region consists of buildings having housing units with an average of 124 households, EAs will be considered as primary sampling units ( PSUs) in survey design.
For the current rounds, drawing the sample will be dependent on the same sampling frame for the previous rounds by fixing the previous sample, and adding number of EAs within the overall frame to enhance representation for some regions.
The information used from international organizations and the Gaza strip office, these information related to damage degree in EAs as assistant information to know how much the sample represents the damage after Gaza strip war 2014.
Sample Size:
The estimated sample size 9025 HHs divided as following:
1- Fixing SAFSEC survey 2013 sample, which was estimated by 7503 household in the previous rounds (household-panel) and conducted in January and February 2014.
2- Additional sample 500 households in Gaza Strip and 150 households in West Bank, to enhance sample representation and response rate.
3- Additional sample 89 households in Jerusalem governorate (j1) To compensate for the shortage due to non-response.
4- Sample of new households that consisted of separated individuals 783 households.
All Palestinian households and individuals who normally live with their households in Palestine during 2014, there will be focus on individuals 18 years and over to achieve additional pattern specialized for this group.
Sampling Frame:
In previous rounds, it was depended on a sampling frame from 2007 census, which is a list of enumeration areas (EAs) that is a geographic region consists of buildings having housing units with an average of 124 households, EAs will be considered as primary sampling units ( PSUs) in survey design.
For the current rounds, drawing the sample will be dependent on the same sampling frame for the previous rounds by fixing the previous sample, and adding number of EAs within the overall frame to enhance representation for some regions.
The information used from international organizations and the Gaza strip office, these information related to damage degree in EAs as assistant information to know how much the sample represents the damage after Gaza strip war 2014.
Sample Size:
The estimated sample size 9025 HHs divided as following:
1- Fixing SAFSEC survey 2013 sample, which was estimated by 7503 household in the previous rounds (household-panel) and conducted in January and February 2014.
2- Additional sample 500 households in Gaza Strip and 150 households in West Bank, to enhance sample representation and response rate.
3- Additional sample 89 households in Jerusalem governorate (j1) To compensate for the shortage due to non-response.
4- Sample of new households that consisted of separated individuals 783 households.
Response Rate
Response rate was 93.0%
Weighting
The weight of statistical units (sampling unit) 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 (PPS) sample. In the first stage we calculate the weight of enumeration areas based on the probability of each enumeration area (PPS sample). In the second stage we calculate the weight of households in each enumeration area. Initial household weights resulted from the product of the weight of the first stage and the weight of the second stage. then we adjusted the initial weight by product the initial weight and the attrition factor (attrition from the sample). The final household weights were obtained after adjustment of the initial weights with the household estimates for mid-2015 according to design strata (governorate, locality type).
Weights for the ROSTER file were calculated as follows:
1- adding the household weights (wh) for each person per household, known as the primary weight of person.
2- adjusting the primary person weights in relation to the number of population in mid-June 2015 by these adjusted levels: (region (West Bank, Gaza Strip), (gender (male, female), 17-year age group.
3- Finally, we obtain the final person weight in each adjusted level which the person belongs to.
4- Adding the final person weights to SefSec_2014_Person18+ file
Weights for the ROSTER file were calculated as follows:
1- adding the household weights (wh) for each person per household, known as the primary weight of person.
2- adjusting the primary person weights in relation to the number of population in mid-June 2015 by these adjusted levels: (region (West Bank, Gaza Strip), (gender (male, female), 17-year age group.
3- Finally, we obtain the final person weight in each adjusted level which the person belongs to.
4- Adding the final person weights to SefSec_2014_Person18+ file
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2015-03-28 | 2015-06-04 |
Time periods
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 2014-06-30 | 2015-03-30 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Supervision
Field visits to monitor fieldwork and ensure data quality as well as to help with solving problems facing the fieldwork team.
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | PCBS | Palestinian National Authority |
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
A special questionnaire was designed in accordance with high quality statistical standards and best practices recommendations; the questionnaire is consist of the following fields:
Part one: Identification Data.
Part two: Quality Control Data.
Part three: Household Members Data.
Part four: Housing Data.
Part five: Assistance and Coping Strategies Data
Part six: Expenditure and Consumption.
Part seven: Food diversity and facing food shortage Data.
Part eight: Income.
Part nine: Agriculture and Livestock Data.
Part ten: Freedom of movement Data.
Part eleven: Immigration Data.
Part twelve: Martyrs Data.
Part thirteen: Hosting Data.
In addition individual questionnaire 18 years and above including life quality questions
Part one: Identification Data.
Part two: Quality Control Data.
Part three: Household Members Data.
Part four: Housing Data.
Part five: Assistance and Coping Strategies Data
Part six: Expenditure and Consumption.
Part seven: Food diversity and facing food shortage Data.
Part eight: Income.
Part nine: Agriculture and Livestock Data.
Part ten: Freedom of movement Data.
Part eleven: Immigration Data.
Part twelve: Martyrs Data.
Part thirteen: Hosting Data.
In addition individual questionnaire 18 years and above including life quality questions
Data Processing
Data Editing
Both data entry and tabulation were performed using the Access and SPSS software programs. Data entry was organized 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, consisting checks and cross-validation. Complete manual inspection of results after data entry was performed, and questionnaires containing field-related errors were sent back to the field for corrections.
Data Appraisal
Estimates of Sampling Error
Data of this survey affected by sampling errors due to use of the sample and not a complete enumeration. Therefore, certain differences are expected in comparison with the real values obtained through censuses. Variance were calculated for the most important indicators, the variance table is attached with the final report. There is no problem to disseminate results at the national level and regional level (west bank , gaza strip).
Data Appraisal
Non-sampling errors are probable in all stages of the project, during data collection or processing. This is referred to as non-response errors, response errors, interviewing errors, and data entry errors. To avoid errors and reduce their effects, great efforts were made to train the fieldworkers intensively. They were trained in how to carry out the interview, what to discuss and what to avoid, carrying out a pilot survey and practical and theoretical training during the training course.
Also data entry staff was trained on the entry program that was examined before starting the data entry process. Continuous contacts with the fieldwork team were maintained through regular visits to the field and regular meetings during the different field visits. Problems faced by fieldworkers were discussed to clarify issues and provide relevant instructions.
Also data entry staff was trained on the entry program that was examined before starting the data entry process. Continuous contacts with the fieldwork team were maintained through regular visits to the field and regular meetings during the different field visits. Problems faced by fieldworkers were discussed to clarify issues and provide relevant instructions.
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of user services | Palestine | diwan@pcbs.gov.ps | www.pcbs.gov.ps |
Confidentiality
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
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.
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 2014, Socio-economic Monitoring of the Palestinian Households’ Survey 2014. V 1.1 (12-2015). Ramallah - Palestine.
Access authority
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestine | diwan@pcbs.gov.ps | www.pcbs.gov.ps |
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) provide you with the data as is, without any warranty or responsibility implied. PCBS accepts no responsibility for the results and/or implications of any analysis and/or other actions conducted with this data.
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved. Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, 2014
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI-PSE-PCBS-SEMP-2014-V1.0
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | PCBS | Palestine | Production survey from idea to publication |
Date of Metadata Production
2015-12-23
DDI Document version
Version 1.0