FSD2892 University of Tampere Survey for Second-year Students 2006
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Study title
University of Tampere Survey for Second-year Students 2006
Dataset ID Number
FSD2892
Persistent identifier
urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2892Data Type
Quantitative
Authors
- University of Tampere. University Services
Abstract
The survey, conducted by the University of Tampere for its second-year students in 2006, examines tutoring, participation in the activities of student associations, progress with studies, employment, and planning of studies.
Studies were first charted by asking the respondents to what extent they agreed with a number of statements relating to studies and study progress (e.g. "Studies in the University have met my expectations", "I have progressed in my studies according to my plans"). Regarding tutoring and guidance, satisfaction with student tutoring and guidance provided by the department were surveyed.
Planning of studies was examined with questions about the usefulness of the personal study plan (HOPS), support received from the university when planning studies, and own initiative in searching for information supporting planning. Participation in the activities of student associations was charted. Things that had negatively affected progress of studies were charted as well as whether enough alternative methods to complete courses were provided.
Relating to studies at the time of the survey, the respondents were asked, among others, whether they had actively studied during the academic year, whether they had studied less in some periods than others, and whether they had studied during breaks. Relating to employment, the respondents were asked whether they had worked during the academic year and in which periods.
Finally, the respondents were asked whether they studied full-time or part-time, which educational institution and field of study they had primarily wanted to be accepted into when they had applied, whether they had planned to go on student exchange, and which groups they felt were the closest to them (e.g. university students, family and friends).
Background variables included, among others, the respondent's age, gender, field of study, school, and number of credits.
Keywords
employment; higher education institutions; student organizations; students (college); tutoring; undergraduates
Topic Classification
- Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
- Higher and further education (CESSDA Topic Classification)
Series
University of Tampere Student SurveysDistributor
Finnish Social Science Data Archive
Access
The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study.
Data Collector
- University of Tampere. University Services
Time Period Covered
2006
Collection Dates
Autumn 2006 ( 2006 )
Nation
Finland
Geographical Coverage
Finland
Analysis/Observation Unit Type
Individual
Universe
Students in the University of Tampere who had been granted a right to study in 2005 and who had enrolled as 'present' for the autumn semester 2006 (excluding students who had been granted a right to study for a higher academic degree only (e.g. a Master's degree))
Time Method
Longitudinal: Trend/Repeated cross-section
Sampling Procedure
Total universe/Complete enumeration
The survey was emailed to all second-year students in the University of Tampere, who had enrolled as 'present' and had a university email address and a basic user account. Internet survey was sent to 1,400 students, out of whom 584 responded. Postal survey was sent to 154 students, 36 of whom responded. Contact details were obtained from the student register.
Collection Mode
Self-administered questionnaire: Paper
Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI)
Research Instrument
Structured questionnaire
Response Rate
40
Data File Language
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Data Version
2.0
Completeness of Data and Restrictions
The data do not contain open-ended questions. As requested by the data depositor, the following variables have been removed from the data: questions relating to orientation sessions (q11, q12, q13), questions about study guides (q14_a - q14_d, q15_a - q15_d, q16, q17, q18), and variable q20 ("If you have made a personal study plan, when and with whom did you make it?') and q32 ('Comments about studies in the University of Tampere').
Weighting
There are no weight variables in the data.
Citation Requirement
The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication.
Bibliographical Citation
University of Tampere: University of Tampere Survey for Second-year Students 2006 [dataset]. Version 2.0 (2017-09-13). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2892
Deposit Requirement
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Disclaimer
The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.
Related Materials
Ahrio, Leena & Teppo, Teresa (2007). Opiskelijakysely toista vuotta aloittaneille 2006. Tampere: Tampereen yliopisto. Opinto- ja kansainvälisten asiain osasto. http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:978-951-44-7194-0
Related Publications
Ahrio, Leena (2012) Modernin yliopisto-opiskelun toimintakertomus. Tampere: Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 1215.
Ahrio, Leena & Vallo, Minna (2007). Työelämää ja opintoja. Tampereen yliopiston opiskelijakyselyt 2004-2007. Tampere: Tampereen yliopisto. Opinto- ja kansainvälisten asiain osasto. Tutkimuksia ja selvityksiä; 48.
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