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General description
Surveys
Seven major surveys will be carried out during the lifespan of this project. Four of these are national surveys and the remaining three are European surveys. In addition to these surveys, LifeObs will facilitate the use of other data, such as the EDP (Échantillon démographique permanent / Permanent demographic sample) and TCM (Tronc commun des ménages / Common household questionnaire).
- National surveys
  4 french surveys
- European surveys
  3 european surveys
- Others data : TCM et EDP
  The LifeObs project will promote and facilitate the re-use of other databases, such as the EDP (Échantillon démographique permanent / Permanent demographic sample) and TCM (Tronc commun des ménages / Common household questionnaire).
  - TCM (tronc commun des ménages) Common household questionnaire
  - EDP (échantillon démographique permanent) Permanent demographic sample
- Data access
Methods
The eight surveys of the LifeObs project will be coupled with methodological innovations regarding the preparation of longitudinal surveys, multi-mode data collection, the use of new software, and the enrichment of surveys via matching with various administrative data sources.
- Survey methodology
- Data crossings
Outils de formation
LifeObs aims to train users in the use of the data produced during surveys.
- Training kits
- Kit d'initiation à l’exploitation de données d’enquête à partir du langage R - ERFI1
Results
The first publications will be released in 2023. In the meantime, please consult the "Workshops and conferences" page.
- Publication
- Workshops and conferences
  Events, conferences, round tables, SHS days, ....
- Guide and chart

EDP (échantillon démographique permanent) Permanent demographic sample

The Permanent demographic sample (EDP) is a large-scale socio-demographic panel set up in France to study fertility, mortality, family life, geographical mobility within the national territory, social and occupational mobility, career salaries and living standards, as well as the possible interactions between these different dimensions.

There are two possible options for studying trajectories: surveying individuals on their past trajectories or, using a panel to track individuals to, in turn, collect information about them over time. This second approach, which is that of the EDP, is time-intensive but provides information that is not affected by recall bias.

By leveraging administrative data or re-using census data, the EDP can be a particularly cost-effective way of reducing the response burden.

Due to its size, the EDP can be used to conduct detailed analyses that take into account generational effects and differentiations based on qualifications, background, and geographical location.[1]

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