Statistics Netherlands (CBS) Microdata
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) Microdata are linkable data about individuals, businesses and addresses that universities and other institutes can use to conduct their own statistical and scientific research. Safeguarding privacy and preventing the exposure of people or businesses are the key principles in granting access.
As the University of Groningen is authorized to work with CBS Microdata, a wide array of data is available to you. Microdata can be linked to your own data and to other external data sources, and research is done within the secure microdata Remote Access Environment of CBS.
How to work with CBS Microdata
Step-by-step plan
When you intend to include CBS microdata in your research data management plan (RDMP), we advise the following steps:
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Start with designing your research project and defining your research questions.
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Orient yourself on your data requirements and the available data via the CBS microdata catalogue.
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Prepare a concept CBS-data plan with a specification of microdata needed, the data that will be uploaded, and the costs involved, using the data catalogue and the services catalogue.
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Consult with the DCC on matters concerning procedures, privacy and publication (FAIR data) and alignment of your concept CBS-data plan with your overall RDMP.
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Discuss your concept plans and CBS templates with your supervisor or colleagues, to finalise the input required by CBS for your research application.
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Check with your faculty on how to obtain approval for your research application (including costs and funding).
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Fill out the templates provided by CBS.
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Submit your application and have it formally agreed upon with a signed project contract, including a confidentiality statement.
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Start working with the CBS microdata and follow the CBS procedures.
Cooperation opportunities beyond microdata
The framework contract between the University of Groningen and Statistics Netherlands (CBS) facilitates more opportunities besides the use of microdata. Typical topics that are of special interest are data in relation to current societal challenges; improved access and use of CBS data in a secure and ethically sound manner; maintenance of high-quality of data in view of societal and technical changes. The CBS Multi-annual Programme 2024-2028 elaborates on these three themes.
The DCC mediates in cooperation between the UG and the CBS starting up
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Internships for master students
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Research projects for PhD's
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Commissioned research projects by CBS
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Joint research projects
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Secondment of scientific staff
Examples of recent joint projects are:
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Alumni: By correlating CBS microdata with data from other sources, we will investigate how to get a clearer view of the life trajectory of alumni of the University of Groningen. We will be able to answer questions about their professional development, their location, and assess the factors influencing the development of their career.
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Child abuse: This pilot project is a collaboration with the Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences. It aims to identify the influence of various interventions on the long-term well-being of children. By linking the Statistics Netherlands data with other data sources, such as the Dutch Council for Child Protection, insights can be gained into the life trajectory of children who have been previously removed from their homes.
Last modified: | 18 September 2024 1.47 p.m. |