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<i>British Election Panel Study 1992-1997</i> The aim of the British Election Panel Study 1992-1997 (BEPS1) is to analyse the interaction between long-term structural trends, medium-term economic and other influences, and short-term political factors and the way in which they determine the outcome of elections. The use of a panel enables the analysis of individual-level change in attitudes and behaviour over time. This study was previously held as an 'interim version' at the UK Data Archive. Following notification from the depositor, National Centre for Social Research (Natcen), in August 2001, that work has been completed, the current dataset is now confirmed as the final version of the study. No changes have been made to the dataset as a result of Natcen's work, and no further updates to the study are currently expected.

Multi-stage stratified random sample

Face-to-face interview

Telephone interview

Postal survey

A face-to-face interview via PAPI was used for the Spring 1992, Spring 1994, Spring 1995, Spring 1996 and Spring 1997 surveys. Telephone interviews were used for the Autumn 1995 and Autumn 1996 surveys. A postal survey questionnaire was used for the Summer 1993 survey.