za: GESIS Panel.dbd Core Study - Survey Administration Variables

Study Code

za

Version and date of last revision

Version 1; October 16, 2025

Study Title

GESIS Panel.dbd Core Study Module - Survey Administration

Subject Classification

Administrative Data

Keywords

Administrative; Disposition Code

Data Collection Waves

ka-present

Abstract

The study on Survey Administration Variables comprises all administrative information that is required for fielding and analyzing the surveys of the GESIS Panel. The study is fielded each wave and does therefore allow monitoring longitudinal developments.

For administrative purpose we offer a simple dichotomously measured participation variable that reflects whether a panelist has filled in any item of the questionnaire or not. A more sophisticated measure for final disposition codes is given by the AAPOR wave code. The AAPOR wave code allows for calculating comprehensive outcome rates following the Standard Definitions of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (2023).

Measured constructs/concepts and corresponding data collection waves

Constructs/Concepts	Corresponding indicators (survey measures)	Data collection waves
Participation	AAPOR wave code	ka-present
	Participation, dichotomous	ka-present
Fielding	Date of field start	ka-present
	Date of field end	ka-present

References

The American Association for Public Opinion Research. (2023). Standard definitions: Final dispositions of case codes and outcome rates for surveys.