Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

In the following we have systematically summarized frequently asked questions regarding the different Eurobarometer survey series, its contents, and possibilities to access the individual level data for re-use in research or training contexts. The questions are grouped according to the microsite structure as reflected in the top navigation tabs.

Survey Series information for the different Eurobarometer instruments:

• Who is the principal investigator and what is the institutional background of the Eurobarometer program?
• How do the various survey instruments resp. series differ in coverage or methods? What kind of weights are availble and when should they be applied?
• Where do I get condensed up-to-date information on each individual survey (study profiles), including access to the official reports, to the basic (master) questionnaires and to the fieldquestionnaires in all langage versions?

Topics, Trends & Question Retrieval:

• How can I systematically identify the appearance of special topical modules across time?
• Where do I find information on the main trends, i.e. repeated appearance of comparable questions over time?
• Which trend datasets (cumulative files) are made available by the archive?
• How can I search for questions or variables across the Eurobarometer?

Data Access for statistical analysis:

• How do I get access to primary data sets for my research or thesis?
• Which data sets or parts of data sets are currently still under embargo?
• How should data sets be cited in publications?

Contacts to the involved institutions:

• Whom should I contact for specific data producer (principal investigator, fieldwork institutes) or data provider (archive) issues?
• How to subscribe to the Eurobarometer mailing list and what can I expect from this list?