Psephological Datasets, 1702-1865; Guildford Poll Books, 1865 and 1866

UKDA study number:3165

Principal Investigator

Crompton, F.
Worcester College of Higher Education

Distributed by

UK Data Archive, University of Essex, Colchester.

February 1995

 

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Crompton, F., Psephological Datasets, 1702-1865; Guildford Poll Books, 1865 and 1866 [computer file]. Colchester, Essex: UK Data Archive [distributor], February 1995. SN: 3165, http://dx.doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-3165-1

 

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3165 . Psephological Datasets, 1702-1865; Guildford Poll Books, 1865 and 1866

 

Depositor:

Crompton, F. , Worcester College of Higher Education

Principal Investigator:

Crompton, F. , Worcester College of Higher Education

Abstract:

This series of datasets contains information collected from poll books in the course of research and teaching.Study No. 3165 comprises a computer transcript of the Guildford poll books in order to investigate voting behaviour using nominal record linkage.

Main Topics:

Voting behaviour.
Variables:
Name; occupation; address; parish; vote; title; generation.

Coverage:

Time Period Covered: 1865 - 1866
Country: England
Geography: Guildford; Surrey
Spatial Units: No information recorded
Observation Units: Individuals; Text units (documents/chapters/words)
Kind of Data: Textual data; Numeric data; Individual (micro) level

Universe Sampled:

Location of Units of Observation: Subnational
Population: All electors voting in a single place in the Guildford General Election of 1865 and the Guildford bye-election of 1866.

Methodology:

Time Dimensions: Time Series
Sampling Procedures: No sampling (total universe)
Method of Data Collection: Transcription of existing materials
Data Sources: Poll books

Language(s) of Written Materials:

Study Description: English
Study Documentation: 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: History Data Service, UK Data Archive
Contact: Help desk: hds@essex.ac.uk

Date of First Release:

16 February 1995


File last updated:

4 January 2012