Study Number 6340 - British Household Panel Survey, Waves 1-18, 1991-2009: Secure Access, National Grid Reference (Easting, Northing, OSGRDIND)
DATA CURATION PROCEDURES
Data acquired for the UK Data Service collection undergo rigorous and comprehensive curation prior to publishing and release. This ensures that data, documentation and metadata are processed and published to the highest standard possible, both for ease of use in secondary analysis and for archival preservation.
The curation procedures carried out depend on the individual nature of each dataset and document, but as a general guide the following tasks are always undertaken:
- Disclosure review - if data confidentiality issues are identified, they are resolved in consultation with the data depositor;
- Data are checked for consistency and accuracy – for example undocumented/out-of-range codes;
- Variable and value label metadata are checked and enhancements undertaken as necessary;
- Multiple data and documentation formats may be generated for dissemination and preservation;
- A catalogue metadata record is generated and a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is assigned to the study where appropriate.
- Where the data are made available for online analysis, in addition to the checks above, question text may be added alongside variables and other enhancements made.
DATA AND DOCUMENTATION NOTES
Users are advised to read the ISER BHPS web pages before beginning analysis.
NEW EDITION INFORMATION
For the fourth edition (October 2018), Special Licence version files are supplied alongside grid reference files instead of the End User Licence versions for all waves. Minor changes to waves 1 to 18 have been incorporated. The grid reference files remain unchanged. A new full dates of birth file is included with the BHPS waves for the first time. See Appendix 4 of the User Guide and other documentation for further details.
INFORMATION ON CONDITION OF USE
The Data Collection is available to UK Data Service registered users subject to the End User Licence Agreement.
Commercial use is not permitted.
Use of the data requires approval from the data owner or their nominee. Registered users must apply for access via a Secure Access application.
Registered users must complete the Safe Researcher Training course.
Registered users must be based in the UK or be able to access the data via a Safe Room part of the International Data Access Network. For further information please visit the International Data Access Network webpage.
The Data Collection must be accessed via a secure connection method in a safe environment approved by the UK Data Service.