3 rd Data without Boundaries Training Course EU‐SILC longitudinal component Paris, 19-21 February 2014

3rd Data without Boundaries Training Course

EU SILC longitudinal component‐

Paris, 19-21 February 2014

Introduction

• Overview of Data without Boundaries• Outline of the Course

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Data without Boundaries -- DwBA European project to improve access to microdata from official statistics

DwB: A European project

• Improve researcher access to (confidential) microdata from official statistics

• This is achieved by bringing two communities together

CESSDA: Council of Social Science Data Archives ESS: European Statistical System


The two Communities• ESS: the network of NSIs lead by Eurostat

main objective: harmonize and enhance production of official statistics in Europe

• CESSDA: umbrella organization for social science data archives across Europemain objective: improve access to data for researchers and students


Major characteristics of DwB• Began May 2011, total duration 48 months• Project lead: Roxane Silberman, RQ/CNRS• 28 partners• 12 work packages


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Structure of DwBThe work and work packages of DwB are organized into three blocks:

A: Front office: Building a single point of access and metadata issues

B: Access to OS microdata: accreditation, Eu-RAN feasibility, Secure Data Centre issues, calls for transnational access

C: Communication and training: promote discussions, increase knowledge and reach agreements

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Block A: Front office• Collect information on OS microdata in Europe• Development of data models and metadata

standards • Development of technical solutions to harvest OS

metadata from NSIs• Other standards and procedures• Implementation


Block B: Access

• Legal issues in making confidential data available

• Technical issues in developing Remote Access (RA) and Secure Data Centre (SDC) procedures

• Standardizing RA and SDC procedures• Implementation of a test case• Program for transnational access to OS

microdata


Block C: Communication and Training• Create and maintain the project’s website• Training courses for the usage of specific data sources

(e.g. SILC, LFS, AES)• Workshops for staff in RA or SDC• Workshops preparing researchers to work in a RA or

SDC environment• User conferences• Conferences between data producers and archives as

well as with data users (European Data Access Forum)


Vision for the Future:European Service Centre for OS Microdata

ObjectivesTo provide a comprehensive overview of available official data in Europe

To provide structured metadata and user friendly routines for Eurostat data and census data


Mission1. Comprehensive web service2. Promote use of OS-microdata3. Continuously improve data access


Mission 1 – Web Service• Web service will function as a one-stop-shop for

researcher needs regarding European OS-microdata• This web service will be comprised of:

a) extensive metadata for European OS-microdatab) An online library hosting technical reports, survey instruments and scientific papers on OS-microdatac) Routines for data preparation and analysisd) An interactive platform where users can seek advice from experts, discuss with other users and provide input


Mission 1 – Web Service



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Mission 2 – Promote use of OS-data • Organize introductory and advanced training courses

on methodological and substantive research questions based on these data

• Host user conferences where researchers can present their findings, connect with other researchers and discuss data needs with producers

• Incentivize research by implementing a research award, subsidizing data use for young researchers, etc.


Mission 3 – Improve Data Access• Broadening access to integrated European official

microdata, e.g. Time Budget Survey, Census Microdata

• Lobby for expansion of transnational access networks and harmonization of conditions of use throughout Europe

• Assist researchers seeking transnational access by informing them on access conditions, access sites and application procedures


Current opportunities for researchers• On site access to official microdata across Europe

Transnational remote access to Secure Data Centres• European Users Conference• Training Courses


On site access to official microdata across EuropeTransnational remote access to Safe Data Centres

• Continuing call for research proposals • Grant transnational access to confidential data;

either on site (WP 9) or via remote access (WP 10)• Application is reviewed by a selection panel• If successful, travel costs and accomodation are

covered by DwB

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European Users Conference

DwB helps finance the European Users Conference for EU-LFS and EU-SILC; a biennial meeting organized by GESIS in cooperation with Eurostat

Offer a platform to discuss research findings and research needs

EUC brings together researchers and data producers from all over Europe

Next: Spring, 2015 in Mannheim, Germany


Training CoursesObjective: Foster use of OS microdata by• Improving knowledge about microdata from official

statistics in Europe and their potential for social research

• Practicing data analysis using a major data source from European official statistics


Training Courses• Training courses will be conceptualized and

conducted jointly by CESSDA members and NSIs or Eurostat

• Courses are organized at different locations in Europe


Training CoursesNext courses:

• EU-LFS: September 2014, Ljubljana

• Adult Education Survey, fall 2014, Athens

• European census data, spring 2015, Barcelona

• Training courses are conceptualized and conducted jointly by CESSDA members and NSIs or Eurostat


3rd Data without Boundaries Training Course

EU SILC longitudinal component‐

Paris, 19-21 February 2014

Training Course: Outline

Part 1: Overview of European Data from OS

Part 2: Introduction to EU-SILC

Part 3: Practical Training Session


Thank you for listening!

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3 rd Data without Boundaries Training Course EU‐SILC longitudinal component Paris, 19-21 February 2014