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Most social research chooses to conduct a cross-sectional survey, which allows for the observation and analysis of social phenomena at a specific point in time.
If a cross-sectional survey is developed into a multi-year special survey project, conducting multiple rounds at regular or irregular intervals using the same items, it becomes longitudinal research. This can be used to examine the characteristics exhibited by people or other entities at more than one point in time.
Like a camera, it describes the long-term and dynamic evolution process of the observed subjects. By using time as a dimension, the cross-sectional estimates at various points in time can be connected, allowing for time series analysis.
SRDA has compiled multi-year special survey projects with rich and diverse themes, ranging from Taiwan's social change, public intentions, election research, to climate and environmental changes. It provides survey brief histories, detailed information about datasets, and data resources, offering a convenient gateway for researchers using secondary data.
Fixed Sample Longitudinal Panel Study provides researchers with repeated measurement data at multiple time points. It involves conducting repeated surveys (repeated measures) on the same group of research samples at various time points to obtain their views or information regarding certain events (or behaviors) at different times.
For example, tracking data on changes in family dynamic relationships records each fixed sample's relationship with their parents at different time points, allowing for a more detailed depiction of the trajectory of changes in those relationships.
SRDA has compiled long-term tracking survey projects that have been executed for many years, with rich and diverse themes, including the Taiwan Youth Project, Panel Study of Family Dynamics, Taiwan Education Panel Study, and the Kids in Taiwan: National Longitudinal Study of Child Development and Care. It provides survey brief histories, detailed information about datasets, and data resources, offering a convenient gateway for researchers using secondary data.
Cross-national survey is an important research method aimed at comparing individuals from different countries or regions regarding their views, attitudes, and behaviors on specific topics, in order to gain a deeper understanding of cross-cultural and social differences.
This method is applied to various topics, including social policy, cultural values, political attitudes, environmental awareness, education, and health behaviors. These surveys can help researchers identify cross-national trends and explore the factors influencing individual intentions across different countries or social backgrounds.
SRDA has included cross-national surveys such as the 'Taiwan Social Change Survey' and the 'World Values Survey', which are part of the International Social Survey Program (ISSP) and the East Asia Social Survey (EASS).
Statistical data from government ministries can be broadly categorized into two main types: the first type is sample or census data collected through survey questionnaires, such as unemployment rates and per capita disposable income; the second type is administrative registration data that must be recorded for the execution of public affairs, including healthcare usage data and demographic statistics.
Data collected by SRDA as government data specifically refers to survey data obtained through questionnaires by various ministries. In addition to providing raw data to the public according to their regulations, these ministries also authorize SRDA to offer this data for academic research purposes at no charge. However, the open access policy may vary between departments, meaning some data may not be used for classroom exercises or may be restricted to internal members only.
Currently, the most popular government data includes Survey of Family Income and Expenditure, Manpower Utilization Survey, Annual Survey of Visitors Expenditure and Trends in Taiwan, Survey of Travel by R.O.C. Citizens, and Digital Opportunity Survey.