Using Large-Scale Government Microdata for Employment and Labour Market Research (few places remaining)
Date:
22/05/2012
Organised by:
University of Manchester
Presenter:
ESDS government in collaboration with the Office for National Statistics.
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Location:
View in Google Maps (M13 9PL)
Venue:
Basement Computer Lab, Humanities Bridgeford Street Building, University of Manchester
This workshop is aimed at anyone unfamiliar with large scale government datasets or labour market research. It will introduce those interested in the broad areas of labour market and employment to the microdata available at ESDS Government. It will provide participants with:
1. a broad overview of the different type of information available in the main large scale Government surveys that can be used in conjunction with traditional labour market indicators;
2. a more detailed presentation of the Labour Force Survey, including its fieldwork and data quality issues;
3. a hands-on computer practical enabling users to familiarise themselves with LFS data and perform simple analysis.
The workshop is free to attend and lunch will be provided. Booking IS required.
Cost:
Free
Website and registration:
Region:
North West
Keywords:
Analysis of administrative data, Data Collection, Data Quality and Data Management , Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis, Research Management and Impact
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