Computer Literacy Survey - 2006
Sri Lanka, 2006 - 2007
Reference ID
LKA-DCS-CLS-2006-v1.0
Producer(s)
Department of Census and Statistics
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Identification
Survey ID Number
LKA-DCS-CLS-2006-v1.0
Title
Computer Literacy Survey - 2006
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | LKA |
Study type
Other Household Survey [hh/oth]
Series Information
The first round of the household Computer Literacy Survey was conducted in 2004 and this is the second round (2006/2007).
Abstract
To plan and implement strategies to minimize the "Digital Divide" and to address many other issues related to ICT, a comprehensive examination of computer use in work places, homes and community settings is therefore, required. For the first time in Sri Lanka, in 2004, a survey titled 'Household Computer Literacy Survey' was conducted to find out the ICT status of households and household population of Sri Lanka in the ages of 5 to 69 years by the Department of Census and Statistics. The second round of this survey was carried out in 2006/2007. Some definitions used in this survey are:
Home computer
A home computer is a personal computer which is designed to be operated by a single user at a time, available in households.
Awareness of computers
Computers are used in wide range of areas from playing games to very complicated applications in aeronautics. If a person is at least heard of one of these uses he/she was considered as person aware of computers.
Computer literacy
For the purpose of this survey a person was considered as computer literate if he/she could use a computer on his/her own. For example if a child of 5 years old can play a game using a computer he/she was considered as computer literate.
Language literacy
For the purpose of this survey, a person was considered as literate in a language, if he/she could read and understand a paragraph published in the first page of a national news paper published in the same language.
The main objective of this survey was to assess the computer literacy of household population in the ages of 5 to 69 years and e-readiness of households. This survey covered the whole country other than Northern Province and Trincomalee district in the Eastern Province. Number of households surveyed was 19,628. Altogether 63,225 persons in the age group of 5 - 69 years were interviewed.
Another objective of this study was to examine the "digital divide" in home computer ownership which is the disparity between those with access to the tools of technology and those without such access.
Computer literacy is measured in terms of ability to use computers. For the purpose of this survey, the ability to use computers was measured using three indicators, namely computer awareness, computer literacy and the ability to use two different software packages.
Knowing about at least one use of computers was defined as computer awareness. Ability to use a computer to perform a task was defined as computer literacy although the word 'task' was not defined. For example, a child of 5 years who can use a computer to play a game was considered as computer literate.
With respect to the use of e-mail and internet, three groups were identified. Some can use e-mail and internet on their own. Some can use it with the assistance of others. Those who cannot use it belong to the third group.
Home computer
A home computer is a personal computer which is designed to be operated by a single user at a time, available in households.
Awareness of computers
Computers are used in wide range of areas from playing games to very complicated applications in aeronautics. If a person is at least heard of one of these uses he/she was considered as person aware of computers.
Computer literacy
For the purpose of this survey a person was considered as computer literate if he/she could use a computer on his/her own. For example if a child of 5 years old can play a game using a computer he/she was considered as computer literate.
Language literacy
For the purpose of this survey, a person was considered as literate in a language, if he/she could read and understand a paragraph published in the first page of a national news paper published in the same language.
The main objective of this survey was to assess the computer literacy of household population in the ages of 5 to 69 years and e-readiness of households. This survey covered the whole country other than Northern Province and Trincomalee district in the Eastern Province. Number of households surveyed was 19,628. Altogether 63,225 persons in the age group of 5 - 69 years were interviewed.
Another objective of this study was to examine the "digital divide" in home computer ownership which is the disparity between those with access to the tools of technology and those without such access.
Computer literacy is measured in terms of ability to use computers. For the purpose of this survey, the ability to use computers was measured using three indicators, namely computer awareness, computer literacy and the ability to use two different software packages.
Knowing about at least one use of computers was defined as computer awareness. Ability to use a computer to perform a task was defined as computer literacy although the word 'task' was not defined. For example, a child of 5 years who can use a computer to play a game was considered as computer literate.
With respect to the use of e-mail and internet, three groups were identified. Some can use e-mail and internet on their own. Some can use it with the assistance of others. Those who cannot use it belong to the third group.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
i. For individual characteristics - Each individual in the house hold in the age group of 5- 69 years.
ii. Household characteristics - Household.
ii. Household characteristics - Household.
Version
Version Description
- v1.0 : Full edited dataset, for internal DPD use.
Version Date
2008-01-01
Scope
Notes
Awareness about Computer
Computer Literacy
Availability/access to computers and related facilities
Usage of Computers
Availability of email and internet
Ability to use software packages
Computer Literacy
Availability/access to computers and related facilities
Usage of Computers
Availability of email and internet
Ability to use software packages
Topics
| Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| information technology [16.2] | CESSDA | Link |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National coverage - This survey was conducted in all districts other than in the Northern Province and the Tricomalee district in the Eastern Province.
Universe
The survey covered Households and Household population in the ages of 5 - 69 years of Sri Lanka. About 19,600 households covering the entire country other than the Northern Province and Trincomalee District of the Eastern Province were interviewed in this survey. Total number of household population in the ages of 5 - 69 years of these households interviewed was 63,225.
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Department of Census and Statistics | Ministry of Finance and Planning |
Producers
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka | Ministry of Science and Technology | Printing the report |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Census and Statistics | DCS | Source of funds |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Sample design
A stratified two-stage sample design was used for this survey. A national sample of 25,000 housing units was decided in order to provide reasonably accurate estimate by district level, national level and sector.
Sample frame
The sampling frame used for this survey was the list of census blocks (enumeration area with the number of housing units) which was prepared at the Census of Population and Housing - 2001 data file.
Selection of primary sampling units (PSU's)
Primary sampling units are the census blocks which were selected using 'Probability proportion to size with Systematic' sampling method (size measure is number of housing units in a census block)
Selection of secondary sampling units (SSU's)
Secondary sampling unit is a housing unit. From each selected Primary Sampling Unit, 10 housing units (SSU's) were selected using 'Systematic sampling Method'.
A stratified two-stage sample design was used for this survey. A national sample of 25,000 housing units was decided in order to provide reasonably accurate estimate by district level, national level and sector.
Sample frame
The sampling frame used for this survey was the list of census blocks (enumeration area with the number of housing units) which was prepared at the Census of Population and Housing - 2001 data file.
Selection of primary sampling units (PSU's)
Primary sampling units are the census blocks which were selected using 'Probability proportion to size with Systematic' sampling method (size measure is number of housing units in a census block)
Selection of secondary sampling units (SSU's)
Secondary sampling unit is a housing unit. From each selected Primary Sampling Unit, 10 housing units (SSU's) were selected using 'Systematic sampling Method'.
Response Rate
This survey was conducted in all districts other than in the Northern Province and the Tricomalee district in the Eastern Province. Response rate of this survey was very high and percentages of PSU's and SSU's enumerated in the districts where this survey was conducted were 92 percent and 88 percent respectively.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2006-05 | 2007-07 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Supervision
A team of the officers from the head office divisions were appointed as supervisors and they supervise about 10% of the sampled households.
Data Collection Notes
The field work of the survey took place from latter part of 2006 to early 2007. Enumeration was done by the District Statistical Officers of the Department who were well trained on all aspects related to the survey.
Unlike other household surveys, enumerators had to meet all the household members in the age group of 5 to 69 years, as enumerators had to record information from them about very technical aspects such as computer literacy, use of e-mail, internet etc.
To ensure the reliability and accuracy of data collected from the survey, two strategies were adopted. First strategy was that all enumerators were instructed to visit households during weekends. Secondly a brief version of the questionnaire, including questions for which information has to be collected directly from the household members, were sent to the households selected for the survey, well before the enumerators begin visiting households for data collection. It was requested to complete these questionnaires for the members who would not be available when the enumerators visit them. Dates on which enumerators were planning to visit the households were also informed to the selected households. The enumerators made use of the information provided in this brief version of the questionnaires also when they completed the actual version of the questionnaires.
Unlike other household surveys, enumerators had to meet all the household members in the age group of 5 to 69 years, as enumerators had to record information from them about very technical aspects such as computer literacy, use of e-mail, internet etc.
To ensure the reliability and accuracy of data collected from the survey, two strategies were adopted. First strategy was that all enumerators were instructed to visit households during weekends. Secondly a brief version of the questionnaire, including questions for which information has to be collected directly from the household members, were sent to the households selected for the survey, well before the enumerators begin visiting households for data collection. It was requested to complete these questionnaires for the members who would not be available when the enumerators visit them. Dates on which enumerators were planning to visit the households were also informed to the selected households. The enumerators made use of the information provided in this brief version of the questionnaires also when they completed the actual version of the questionnaires.
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| District Statistical Officers of DCS | SO | Ministry of Finance and Planning |
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
The questionnaire was designed to collect information about the following broad categories:
Section 1 : Demographic information of the household population.
Section 2 : Data on E-readiness of households.
Section 3 : Information on characteristics of households having computers.
Section 4 : Information on characteristics of households not having computers.
Section 5 : Data on the e-readiness of household population in the age group of 5 - 69 years.
Section 1 : Demographic information of the household population.
Section 2 : Data on E-readiness of households.
Section 3 : Information on characteristics of households having computers.
Section 4 : Information on characteristics of households not having computers.
Section 5 : Data on the e-readiness of household population in the age group of 5 - 69 years.
Data Processing
Other Processing
Several key indicators on the e-readiness of households and household population were compiled by analyzing the data for which Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) was used. Integrated Micro Computer Processing Systems (IMPS) was used for data entry. Weighted Indicators were compiled at various disaggregation levels. Indicators on e-readiness of households were disaggregated by Location: Province and District and Sector: Urban, Rural and Estate while indicators on e-readiness of household population were disaggregated by Sex, Age, Educational attainment and Language literacy
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Unit | Department of Census and Statistics | information@statistics.gov.lk | Link |
Confidentiality
Under the Census Ordinance, microdata cannot be released with identifications for public use. Procedures are in place to ensure that information relating to any particular individual person, household or undertaking will be kept strictly confidential and will not be divulged to external parties. Information on individual or individual Household/establishment will not be divulged or published in such a form that will facilitate the identification of any particular person or establishment as the data have been collected under the Census Ordinance, according to which the information at individual level cannot be divulged and such information is strictly
confidential.
Access conditions
The dataset has been anonymized and is available as a Public Use Dataset. It is accessible to all for statistical and research purposes only, under the following terms and conditions:
1. The data and other materials will not be redistributed or sold to other individuals, institutions, or organizations without the written agreement.
2. The data will be used for statistical and scientific research purposes only. They will be used solely for reporting of aggregated information, and not for investigation of specific individuals or organizations.
3. No attempt will be made to re-identify respondents, and no use will be made of the identity of any person or establishment discovered inadvertently.
4. No attempt will be made to produce links among datasets provided by the Department or among data from the Department and other datasets that could identify individuals or organizations.
5. Any books, articles, conference papers, theses, dissertations, reports, or other publications that employ data obtained from the Department will cite the source of data in accordance with the Citation Requirement provided with each dataset.
6. An electronic copy of all reports and publications based on the requested data will be sent to the Department
The following rules apply to micro data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.
• Only the requests of Government Institutions, Recognized Universities, Students, and selected international agencies are entertained. However, the Data users are required to strictly adhere to the terms stipulated in the agreement form.
• All the data requests should be made to Director General (DG) of the DCS as the sole authority of releasing data is vested with the DG of the DCS. The DCS of Sri Lanka reserves sole right to approve or reject any data request made depending on the confidential nature of the data set and intended purpose of the study or analysis.
• Requests for micro data should be made through the agreement form designed by DCS for this purpose (Form D.R.1). The agreement form should be filled in triplicate and the Study/project proposal should accompany the filled agreement form. If requests are made for the micro data of more than one survey, a separate agreement should be signed.
• If the data request is from a student a letter from the respective Dept. Head/Dean/Supervisor, recommending the issue of data, should also be accompanied.
• If the request is approved only 25% of the data file is released at the first stage. The release of the total data file is considered only after reviewing the draft report prepared on the basis of the 25% sample data file.
• The released Data file should be used only for the specific study/Analysis mentioned in the agreement form and shall not be used for any other purpose without the prior approval of the Director General of the DCS. Moreover, Copies of the micro-data file, obtained from the DCS, shall not be given to anyone else without the prior written approval of the Director General of the DCS.
• The draft report of the Study/Analysis should be submitted to the DCS and the concurrence of the DG of the DCS, should be obtained before publishing it. Once published, a copy of the final report should be submitted to the DCS.
[Department : The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS)]
Source : http://www.statistics.gov.lk/databases/data%20dissemination/DataDissaPolicy_
1. The data and other materials will not be redistributed or sold to other individuals, institutions, or organizations without the written agreement.
2. The data will be used for statistical and scientific research purposes only. They will be used solely for reporting of aggregated information, and not for investigation of specific individuals or organizations.
3. No attempt will be made to re-identify respondents, and no use will be made of the identity of any person or establishment discovered inadvertently.
4. No attempt will be made to produce links among datasets provided by the Department or among data from the Department and other datasets that could identify individuals or organizations.
5. Any books, articles, conference papers, theses, dissertations, reports, or other publications that employ data obtained from the Department will cite the source of data in accordance with the Citation Requirement provided with each dataset.
6. An electronic copy of all reports and publications based on the requested data will be sent to the Department
The following rules apply to micro data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.
• Only the requests of Government Institutions, Recognized Universities, Students, and selected international agencies are entertained. However, the Data users are required to strictly adhere to the terms stipulated in the agreement form.
• All the data requests should be made to Director General (DG) of the DCS as the sole authority of releasing data is vested with the DG of the DCS. The DCS of Sri Lanka reserves sole right to approve or reject any data request made depending on the confidential nature of the data set and intended purpose of the study or analysis.
• Requests for micro data should be made through the agreement form designed by DCS for this purpose (Form D.R.1). The agreement form should be filled in triplicate and the Study/project proposal should accompany the filled agreement form. If requests are made for the micro data of more than one survey, a separate agreement should be signed.
• If the data request is from a student a letter from the respective Dept. Head/Dean/Supervisor, recommending the issue of data, should also be accompanied.
• If the request is approved only 25% of the data file is released at the first stage. The release of the total data file is considered only after reviewing the draft report prepared on the basis of the 25% sample data file.
• The released Data file should be used only for the specific study/Analysis mentioned in the agreement form and shall not be used for any other purpose without the prior approval of the Director General of the DCS. Moreover, Copies of the micro-data file, obtained from the DCS, shall not be given to anyone else without the prior written approval of the Director General of the DCS.
• The draft report of the Study/Analysis should be submitted to the DCS and the concurrence of the DG of the DCS, should be obtained before publishing it. Once published, a copy of the final report should be submitted to the DCS.
[Department : The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS)]
Source : http://www.statistics.gov.lk/databases/data%20dissemination/DataDissaPolicy_
Citation requirements
"Department of Census and Statistics, Computer Literacy Survey 2006 [CLS 2006], Version 1.0 of the public use dataset (February 2009), provided by the Data Processing Division, www.statistics.gov.lk"
Access authority
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director General | Department of Census and Statistics | dgcensus@sltnet.lk | Link |
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The Department of Census and Statistics bears no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the secondary use of the data.
Copyright
(c) 2009, Department of Census and Statistics
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI-LKA-DCS-CLS-2006-v1.0
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Census and Statistics | DCS | Ministry of Finance and Planning | Documentation of the Study |
Date of Metadata Production
2009-02-12
DDI Document version
Version 1.0 (February 2009)