UK General Election Results, 1955-1970 and Associated Information

UKDA study number:1799

Principal Investigators

Curtice, J.K.
Steed, M.
University of Oxford. Nuffield College

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UK Data Archive, University of Essex, Colchester.

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Curtice, J.K. and Steed, M., UK General Election Results, 1955-1970 and Associated Information [computer file]. Colchester, Essex: UK Data Archive [distributor], 1983. SN: 1799, http://dx.doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-1799-1

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1799 . UK General Election Results, 1955-1970 and Associated Information

Depositor:

Curtice, J.K. , University of Oxford. Nuffield College

Principal Investigators:

Curtice, J.K. , University of Oxford. Nuffield College

Steed, M. , University of Oxford. Nuffield College

Abstract:

Main Topics:

Variables
Results of U.K. parliamentary general elections between 1955 and 1970 arranged by constituency and accompanied by certain other information. The results for Conservative, Labour, Liberal and Nationalist (SNP/PC) candidates are coded separately; all remaining votes are aggregated as 'Other'. The electorate at each election is included along with two variables identifying the winning and second-placed party in each constituency. In addition the following information is available:- 1953 electorate (E & W only), 1954 electorate (GB only); 1969 electorate (GB only); regional coding (as used in the Nuffield election studies up to and including 1966); regional coding (as used in the Nuffield election studies in 1970, and based on the Registrar-General's standard regions); county; area (in hectares) (GB only); extent of post-1970 constituency boundary alteration.

Coverage:

Time Period Covered: 1955 - 1970
Country: United Kingdom
Observation Units: Administrative units (geographical/political)

Universe Sampled:

Location of Units of Observation: National
Population: United Kingdom parliamentary constituencies

Methodology:

Time Dimensions: Cross-sectional (one-time) study
the data cover election results between 1955-1970 and other items.
Sampling Procedures: No sampling (total universe)
Number of Units: 630 (target) 630 (obtained)
Method of Data Collection: Compilation or synthesis of existing material; Edited version of `rediscovered' computer tape with additional information derived from various secondary sources
Data Sources: Based on material originally gathered for the Nuffield election studies and for Butler, D. and Stokes, D., Political change in Britain (London: 1969 and 1974)

Language(s) of Written Materials:

Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

Access:

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Date of First Release:

1983

File last updated:

19 December 2011