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Australian two-party preferred votes, 1949-1982: File n1
No full textThis data file brings together the 'two-party-preferred vote' figures for Commonwealth and State elections conducted in the period 1949-82. No figures are given for state elections in Tasmania because its proportional representation system is not readily amenable to this technique. For each electoral division or district, the record for a particular election contains the numbers of ALP and non-ALP votes and the corresponding percentages (to one decimal place)
Secondary school mathematics in Australia, 1964: File ag3
No full textSurveys of the mathematical achievement of high school students were carried out in twelve countries. This dataset contains the data from the Australian study in a structure designed to correspond to the data files from a subsequent study, carried out in 1978 (see SSDA study no. 71). The two study-design aimed to investigate changes in secondary school mathematics over the 14 year period. Students completed a mathematics test; an opinion questionnaire on the importance of mathematics, the facility of mathematics, the teaching of mathematics, school enjoyment and control over the environment; and background questionnaire on demographic and mathematical education variables. Questionnaires were also completed by teachers and school principals
1978 New Zealand Pre-election Survey: Dunedin North and Clutha
No full textThe New Zealand Pre-election Survey (Dunedin North and Clutha), 1978, was conducted during the fortnight preceding the general election of 25 November. It was part of a follow-up to the surveys conducted in 1975, but covered only two of the six electorates in the 1975 study. (A third electorate, Lyttelton, was also surveyed independently, with the 1978 survey being the third in a series). The main focus of the survey was 'personal voting'. The respondent was questioned as to his knowledge, contact with, and opinions of candidates standing in his electorate, interest in politics, and likes and dislikes of leaders of the major parties. His opinion about the probable outcome of the election at both a local and national level was sought, as was his perception of important issues at a local and national level. The respondent's political behaviour such as whether he had ever changed his vote, self-identification with a particular party, membership of political parties and participation in politics was investigated. Background variables include: duration of residence in the electorate, sex, further education after leaving school, occupation, spouse's occupation, age, religion, country of birth, self-assessment of class, and voting intention
Provision of language services, 1985: survey of non-English speakers
No full textThis study, which was part of the Review of the Provision of Language Services in Australia, had as its principal aims: the assessment of community needs for language services, access to and knowledge of services and demand levels; the construction of a comprehensive picture of language services currently provided; an investigation of services available in individual areas; the highlighting of duplication and areas where language services were not meeting community needs; and the exploration of options for improvement in language service delivery. This survey is a companion to two other surveys: the survey of language service providers (see SSDA Study No. 592) and the survey of community service providers (see SSDA Study No. 593). Topic areas covered in the survey included: language first spoken; migration information including sponsorship details and place of residence on arrival; ability to speak English on arrival; attendance at language classes and reasons for non-attendance, correspondence courses and private language coaching; role of the media in learning English; availability of printed material in first language; problems in locating accommodation and employment, and other personal problems as a newly arrived migrant; need for and use of interpreting services in the previous twelve months, including reasons for not using services; awareness of interpreting services provided by government agencies; and need for and use of translating services. Background information was collected on country of birth of parents, and respondent's country of birth and citizenship; age; sex; household composition; occupation and industry of respondent and partner; and an interviewer assessment of the respondent's spoken Englis
Overseas arrivals and departures, Australia, 1980 - 1994: unit record data: File b86
No full textStatistics of overseas arrivals in, and departures from, Australia are collected by means of the Incoming and Outgoing Passenger cards completed by all travellers. As well as being used for statistical purposes, the information collected is used by the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs for administrative purposes. Data is made available on a quarterly basis from the first quarter of 1980, and relates to the number of movements in a specified time, rather than the number of travellers (i.e. the multiple movements of individual persons within the time period are each counted separately). This particular data set refers to information collected in 1986. Information collected includes category and mode of travel, reason for journey, duration of stay, country of birth, citizenship, dis/embarkation, as well as age, marital status, sex and occupation
Structural properties of groups, 1976-1978: File 78i
No full textThis research is concerned with the development and validation of sociometric indices of the structural properties of groups. The 1976 study contained general questions about the group, its members, and the respondents' activities in relation to them. Sixteen questions were used to create interpersonal rating matrices from which sociometric measures of status differentiation, bias differentiation, status-bias concordance and differential mutuality were constructed. Scale analysis of 36 questions gave homogeneous and distinct scales of member heterogeneity, rejection of group, and permeability. In the 1977 study, six structural properties - consensus, role differentiation, fragmentation, status differentiation, solidarity and permeability - were measured by quantitative sociometric procedures. Consensus was measured in two ways: by means of an open question and with 28 statements about desirable behaviours. Two questions were used to determine role differentiation, four questions for fragmentation, five questions for status differentiation and two questions for solidarity. A second instrument containing statements that described the group directly on these five structural properties, among other characteristics, was administered both to group member and to outside informants. An index of permeability was determined by the rate of membership turnover reported by members for the previous year. Groups in the 1978-79 study were given an abbreviated form of the 1977 questionnaire to allow differences among group types to be examined
Adaptation of migrants, 1979-1982: File 82a
No full textA sample of families from several European countries were studied by questionnaire in 1979 at the time they appeared for interview with immigration officers in various Australian consulates, and again in 1981 and 1982 following their arrival in Australia. The main concerns of the study were the correlates of adaptive success. The 1979 questionnaire included measures of family structure, interpersonal and community relations, socio- economic status and psychological distress. Over half of this sample replied to a one page mail questionnaire following their arrival in Australia, giving brief information about home ownership, occupational status of the head of household, group membership, use of medical services, pleasant and unpleasant experiences in Australia. The major post-migration interview in 1982 included measures of: the respondent's satisfaction with life circumstances, friends, community, possessions, family, spouse, children, job, school, recreation, housework and national government; improved circumstances through immigration; subjective wellbeing; judged interpersonal traits; and acculturation. Acquaintances of the respondent provided measures of self-esteem, adaptability, inter- personal competence and symptoms of strain. Co-workers provided appraisals of the respondent's performance on the job. Schools in which children were enrolled gave information about the student's performance in school. Judgements of neighbourhood prestige and average cost of a three-bedroom home in that neighbourhood were obtained from real estate agents, and the investigators rated the size and condition of the respondent's home and the condition of the adjacent homes. Most of the same questions were asked of a sample of native Australian families living in Sydney and Canberra for comparison with the new migrants. The 1982 questionnaire was pilot tested on a sample of migrant families in Canberra in 1981.
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Kakadu Conservation Zone contingent valuation survey, Australia, 1990
No full textThe objective of this study was to provide information on environmental values, and in particular to estimate the dollar value Australians would place on the Conservation Zone and Kakadu National Park if mining were not permitted in the Zone compared with their valuations if mining were permitted, with possible environmental damage. The survey was split into two samples: a sample of Northern Territory residents; and a sample of residents of all other states. These individual valuations were determined using contingent valuation, a method of placing dollar values on aspects of the natural environment. The contingent valuation method constructs a hypothetical market for the amenity in question. In this survey, respondents were asked how much they would be willing to pay to prevent possible environmental damage from mining in the Conservation Zone. Because the extent of environmental damage from proposed mining is in dispute, the survey group was split in two. A different description of environmental impact was presented to each group: the first stated that there would be very little damage and that damage would be limited (the minor impact scenario); and the second described the risks of damage as significant and the impact substantial (the major impact scenario). In addition, respondents were asked to respond to values already defined, that is, instead of respondents being asked what they would be willing to pay, they were asked if they would be willing to pay a specified amount. In addition to specific contingent valuation questions, the survey also asked respondents a series of attitude questions ranging from the importance of recreational activities within national parks, the relationship between jobs and natural resources, the importance of Aboriginal cultural concerns, and the financial benefits to Australia. Respondents were also asked whether they thought governments paid attention to individual views on natural resources; the importance of forests and Australia's timber resources; and four behavioural questions - whether they recycled household materials, the purchase of environmentally sound products, the watching of environmental programs on TV and membership of a conservation organisation. Background information covered age, sex, education level, income, job status, industry, occupation and country of birth
Graduate Destinations Survey, 1981
No full textThe aim of the Graduate Careers Council of Australia's annual Graduate Destination Survey is to collect information about the activities of Australia's higher education graduates after the completion of their degree. The survey was begun in 1974 and has been conducted annually since then. This particular file reflects the 1981 data. The target population for the survey is graduates who had completed requirements for higher education qualifications in the previous calendar year, including graduates residing overseas and international students. The survey variables can be broadly categorised into three areas of investigation: Course, Employment and Further study. Course variables include level of qualification attained; field of study; attendance; length of time taken to complete the course; and employer support, if applicable, during the course. Employment variables include employment status at census date; whether employed full-time or part-time; whether a short-term or permanent employee; occupation at census date; annual salary; and length of service. Further study variables include level of current qualification; field of study; attendance; date of course commencement; and institution attended. Background variables include age, sex, residency status, home state, disability, non-english speaking background, first educational qualification after leaving school, and highest educational qualification prior to undertaking the course
Family Migration Program Category C: initial settlement survey, 1984 - sponsors
No full textIn 1982 a new Migrant Selection Scheme extended eligibility in the Family Migration Category to non-dependent children and to brothers and sisters (Sub-category C) who were to be admitted subject to, among other criteria, appropriate sponsorship. The sponsorship scheme makes it easier for Australian residents to bring certain family members to Australia, thus allowing them to be considered when they might otherwise be outside the policy. In return for this concession, sponsors are expected to provide support or assistance to their relatives to avoid a charge on the taxpayer. The aims of this survey were to assess: the effectiveness of current sponsorship arrangements; and how well new arrivals are settling in Australia. Interviews were conducted with applicants under the scheme, and their spouses; and sponsors of those applicants. Two data files were deposited at ADA - one containing responses from sponsors (00585a), and one containing responses from sponsored individuals and spouses (00585b). A portion of the data (about 10%) from each data file is available in this online catalogue. Due to the nature of the deposited documentation, the rest of the data could not be made available online and some work is needed to recover the rest of the data. Please contact archive staff at [email protected] if you wish to recover the rest of the data. The sponsor questionnaire asked about: perceptions of responsibilities of the sponsor; any effects being a sponsor has had on the sponsor or their family; any other sponsorship entered into; information on the sponsored person's background, employment history since arrival in Australia, accommodation details; other assistance provided to the sponsored person, and problems they may be experiencing; frequency of contact with sponsored person; and background details such as own country of birth, marital status and age