This dataset supports research on how citizens' perceptual accuracy of political parties' ideological positions changes over time, particularly around election campaigns. It leverages data from the Comparative Study of Electoral Systems across 21 established democracies and the British Election Study Internet Panel. The analysis examines fluctuations in accuracy linked to the electoral cycle.
Use Cases
- Analyze trends in perceptual accuracy over time using the panel data structure of the British Election Study Internet Panel.
- Compare perceptual accuracy levels across the 21 established democracies covered in the Comparative Study of Electoral Systems.
- Model the relationship between interview timing (as-if random variation) and reported accuracy of party positions.
- Investigate the proposed mechanism that accuracy fluctuations are due to individuals becoming less informed rather than updating perceptions.
Strengths
- Leverages data from two established sources: the Comparative Study of Electoral Systems and the British Election Study Internet Panel.
- Provides cross-national coverage across 21 established democracies.
- Utilizes a panel data structure for longitudinal analysis of perceptual changes.
Limitations
- Specific data columns, sample size, and file formats are not detailed in the provided input.
- The temporal coverage and exact time range of the data are unspecified.
- The dataset's focus on established democracies may limit generalizability to newer or non-democratic systems.
Provenance
- Source
- Comparative Study of Electoral Systems dataset and British Election Study Internet Panel.
- Collection Method
- Leverages as-if random variation in interview timing within survey datasets.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- 21 established democracies.