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surVey teChnology
Finally, the concept and methodological approach of SHARE has been successful in pushing the state-of-the-art in cross-national survey technology in the Eu and has since its start been the frontrunner in the development of cutting edge survey management tools. is has especially impacted SmEs (Small and medium-sized Enterprises) in
the member States through methodological innovations in four elds: electronic tools, training, eldwork monitoring, and objective measurement which are used by the SmEs which conduct the data collection. SHARE has created a suite of electronic tools speci- cally developed for a multi-nation/multi-language setting, which control and document for all countries the standardised translation of the instruments; the consistent sampling quality; the uniform eldwork disposition codes; and the real-time monitoring of the eldwork
Estonia pro ts from SHARE in many ways: Estonia receives tools and technologies paid for by SHARE Central and the European Commission. Estonian data is on the map for SHARE researchers around the world. ey compare their own countries with Estonia, enlarging the Estonian research space. In turn, Estonian researchers have access to the SHARE of all member countries, allowing them to expand their research to an inter- national arena. is is particularly important for policy analyses which compare the e cacy of Estonian social, economic and health policies with those of other Baltic, Nordic and European countries to draw lessons and improve the welfare of the Estonian people.
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