By the end of this unit you will be able to:

• identify main areas that need to be considered before undertaking any analysis
• Be aware of steps in preparation of microdata to make cross-national comparison
• Understand the need to work efficiently to document the analysis
• Be able to discuss some of the key design features that impact on cross-national analysis
• Have considered issues in respect of a specific research question
• Understand need to set analysis in context
• Have done some basic analyses using the European Social Survey