Microdata access information sheet Last updated 18 October 2018 Before you start We strongly recommend you discuss your proposed project with us before submitting an application. We will give you helpful advice and information specific to your proposed project, including: the feasibility of your research what data is most relevant to your proposal experts you could talk to likely concerns to address in your application. To arrange a pre-application meeting, contact us by phone at (04) 931 4253 or email Factors to consider when preparing your application Public interest value Your proposed research must be of public interest. Treaty responsiveness and human rights You must analyse the data and share outputs in culturally appropriate ways. You must consider the potential impact of your research on the populations you are studying, particularly if your research involves Māori, Pasifika, or other underrepresented populations. Confidentiality All research outputs must protect the confidentiality of information supplied by respondents. Ability of the research team Researchers must have the quantitative research skills and experience needed to use microdata. If you want to use the IDI or LBD, we strongly recommend having intermediate SQL coding skills. Most researchers code in SAS or SQL, others use R or Availability of alternatives to microdata Applications are unlikely to be successful where there are good alternatives to using microdata. Statistical purpose You must be proposing to use the data for bona fide research or statistical purposes. Suitable data is available Suitable data must be available for your research. The data must be of sufficient quality for your analysis, and the counts of populations you are interested in must be high enough that is no risk of identification of individual people or businesses. Stats NZ can form an agreement Researchers working within an organisation must be working with a reputable New Zealand-based organisation with whom Stats NZ can create and enforce an agreement for data access. Researchers undertaking research as a sole trader may still apply; in such cases the agreement is with the individual. Public dissemination of results The results of the research must be made publicly available. All access to microdata must be consistent with the requirements of the (section 37). Considerations that may affect access You should check with us first if… Your research is for commercial gain
Microdata access information sheet Last updated 18 October 2018 Before you start We strongly recommend you discuss your proposed project with us before submitting an application. We will give you helpful advice and information specific to your proposed project, including: the feasibility of your research what data is most relevant to your proposal experts you could talk to likely concerns to address in your application. To arrange a pre-application meeting, contact us by phone at (04) 931 4253 or email Factors to consider when preparing your application Public interest value Your proposed research must be of public interest. Treaty responsiveness and human rights You must analyse the data and share outputs in culturally appropriate ways. You must consider the potential impact of your research on the populations you are studying, particularly if your research involves Māori, Pasifika, or other underrepresented populations. Confidentiality All research outputs must protect the confidentiality of information supplied by respondents. Ability of the research team Researchers must have the quantitative research skills and experience needed to use microdata. If you want to use the IDI or LBD, we strongly recommend having intermediate SQL coding skills. Most researchers code in SAS or SQL, others use R or Availability of alternatives to microdata Applications are unlikely to be successful where there are good alternatives to using microdata. Statistical purpose You must be proposing to use the data for bona fide research or statistical purposes. Suitable data is available Suitable data must be available for your research. The data must be of sufficient quality for your analysis, and the counts of populations you are interested in must be high enough that is no risk of identification of individual people or businesses. Stats NZ can form an agreement Researchers working within an organisation must be working with a reputable New Zealand-based organisation with whom Stats NZ can create and enforce an agreement for data access. Researchers undertaking research as a sole trader may still apply; in such cases the agreement is with the individual. Public dissemination of results The results of the research must be made publicly available. All access to microdata must be consistent with the requirements of the (section 37). Considerations that may affect access You should check with us first if… Your research is for commercial gain
application-access-microdata-stats-data-lab-19dec17.docx