Scottish Surveys Core Questions 2024

Annex A: Comparison of the Pooled Surveys

In this section, estimates from the pooled SSCQ and their constituent surveys, SCJS, SHeS and SHS, are displayed and assessed to determine agreement for key variables.

There are three ways in which the results could vary between the three component surveys:

1. There could be different biases in the pool of individuals completing the different surveys which weighting can only partly correct for.
2. The different context in which the questions are asked in the three component surveys may have an impact on responses given.
3. Mode effects, e.g. sexual orientation, veteran status and mental wellbeing are asked by an interviewer in SCJS and SHS but in a self-completion module in SHeS.

The data presented here are the components of the SSCQ as contributed by each survey based on the SSCQ’s pooled methodology, not the estimates from each individual survey as published in their respective publications. Differences from published estimates in individual surveys are due to the valid sample size and weights being applied before pooling (see the section on Weighting).

Row percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and the exclusion of “refused” and “don’t know” responses.

Table A.1: Self-assessed general health by source survey (row % and margin of error)

Table A.2: Current smoker by source survey (row % and margin of error)

Table A.3: Long-term limiting health condition by source survey (row % and margin of error)

Table A.4: Provides unpaid care by source survey (row % and margin of error)

Table A.5: Average mental wellbeing score by source survey (row average and margin of error)

Table A.6: Veteran status by source survey (row % and margin of error)

Table A.7: Sexual orientation by source survey (row % and margin of error)

Table A.8: Perception of local crime rate by source survey (row % and margin of error)

Table A.9: Confidence in the police by source survey (row % and margin of error)

A: Prevent crime

B: Respond quickly to appropriate calls and information from the public

C: Deal with incidents as they occur

D: Investigate incidents after they occur

E: Solve crimes

F: Catch criminals