- What is the International Survey of Adult Skills?
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This study is being conducted amongst 16-65 year olds. It
will ask people about the skills and competencies they use in their
everyday life, education and work. As well as the United Kingdom,
it is being conducted in 25 other countries. It is the most
comprehensive international study of adult skills ever
undertaken.
- Will I be rewarded for taking part?
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Everyone who completes this study
will be sent a gift card, as a thank you for their
time. These can be used just like cash in a wide selection of
leading High Street stores.
- Why is this study important?
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It's important that the government has up to date information
about the kinds of skills people use in everyday life, so that they
can assess how well their policies in regards to education and
skills are working and what changes may need to be made in the
future. This study is being carried out in many countries
around the world, which will allow the government to compare the
United Kingdom to other European countries, America and Japan.
- Who is carrying out the survey?
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The study has been commissioned by the Department for Business
Innovation and Skills. The National Foundation for Education
Research (nfer) is leading the study in partnership with ourselves,
TNS-BMRB and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research
Agency.
- What happens if I’m out when the interviewer comes round?
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If the selected person is unable to do the interview when he or
she comes round, the interviewer will be happy to arrange to come
back at a more convenient time.
- What happens to the information I give?
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The information that is collected will be used solely for
research purposes and is entirely confidential, in line with the
Data Protection Act. No individual will be identifiable from the
results. Your answers will be combined with those of others that
take part in this study. Your name and address details are kept
separate from your answers and will not be passed on to the
Department of Business, Skills & Innovation or any other
organisation without your expressed permission.
