Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: Number of enterprises and persons engaged in the economic survey series by activity. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. Value added components. Payments and transfers. Assets and capital formation. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip

Analysis unit

enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Industrial Enterprises (private sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The sample of the Industrial Survey is a single-stage stratified random - systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to arrive at an efficient representative sample (i.e. economic activity, size of employment and geographical levels). The sample size for the West Bank and Gaza Strip amounted to (2,935) enterprises out of the (15,311) enterprises that comprise the survey frame of 2009.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The questionnaire used for this survey has much in common with other questionnaires in the economic survey series. The design of the questionnaire takes into account major economic variables pertaining to the examined phenomenon and meets the needs of the Palestinian National Accounts. Two forms of questionnaires are used a shorter version of the questionnaire used for the enterprises belonging to the household sector and branches, the detailed form used for other sectors.

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken into account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: · Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. · A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. · Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. · Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. · Weekly or biweekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

original sample (2935) Non-response cases was 558. Over coverage cases was 100. Net sample: 2,935-100= 2,835. Response rate: 80.3%. Non-response rate: 19.7%.

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of West Bank and Gaza Strip for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators.

Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry: Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel. To avoid mistakes and reduce the impact there has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.

Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: Number of enterprises and persons engaged in the economic survey series by activity. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. Value added components. Payments and transfers. Assets and capital formation. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip

Analysis unit

enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Industrial Enterprises (private sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The sample of the Industrial Survey is a single-stage stratified random - systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to arrive at an efficient representative sample (i.e. economic activity, size of employment and geographical levels). The sample size for the West Bank and Gaza Strip amounted to (2,925) enterprises out of the (15,687) enterprises that comprise the survey frame of 2008.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The design of the 2008 questionnaire takes into account the major economic variables pertaining to the examined phenomenon, and the needs of compiling the National Accounts for Palestine. Due to the political conditions in Gaza Strip and Jerusalem (J1) , there was a very brief model of the questionnaire, in order to collect basic data required for national accounts and without any details.

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken into account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: · Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. · A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. · Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. · Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. · Weekly or biweekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

original sample (2925) Non-response cases was 378. Over coverage cases was 147. Net sample: 2,925-147= 2,778. Response rate: 86.4%. Non-response rate: 13.6%.

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of West Bank and Gaza Strip for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators.

Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry

Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel's. And to avoid mistakes and reduce the impact has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.

Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: 1. Number of enterprises and persons engaged in the economic survey series by activity. 2. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. 3. Value added components. 4. Payments and transfers. 5. Assets and capital formation. 6. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip (except for those parts of Jerusalem which were annexed after 1967 occupation by Israel )

Analysis unit

enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Sample from Industrial Enterprises (privet sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The sample of the Industrial Survey is a single-stage stratified random - systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to arrive at an efficient representative sample (i.e. economic activity, size of employment and geographical levels). The sample size for the Remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip amounted to (2742) enterprises out of the (13421) enterprises that comprise the survey frame of 2004.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

They are tow forms of the industrial survey questionnaire 2006, the first one is related to household and branches, the second is related to non-finance companies sector. The questionnaire contains of the following main variables: 1.Number of employees in a company and their compensations. 2.The output of the main and second activities. 3.Goods production inputs. 4.Various payments and transfers. 5.Indirect taxes. 6.Enterprises assets.

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken into account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: ·Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. ·A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. ·Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. ·Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. ·Weekly or biweekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

original sample (2742) Over coverage ratio (11.0%) Non response (7.8%) Response rate (92.2%).

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of Remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators. Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry Sample size was 2742 institution in Remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip. Over coverage ratio (11.0%) Non response (7.8%) Response rate (92.2%). Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel's. And to avoid mistakes and reduce the impact has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.

Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: 1. Number of enterprises and persons engaged in Industrial survey by activity. 2. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. 3. Value added components. 4. Payments and transfers. 5. Assets and capital formation. 6. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip

Analysis unit

enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Sample from Industrial Enterprises (privet sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The sample of the Industrial Survey is a single-stage stratified random - systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to arrive at an efficient representative sample (i.e. economic activity, size of employment and geographical levels). The sample size for the Remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip amounted to (2899) enterprises out of the (13092) enterprises that comprise the survey frame of 2004, and 161 sample size for those parts of Jerusalem.

Sampling deviation

-

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

They are tow forms of the industrial survey questionnaire 2005, the first one is related to household and branches, the second is related to non-finance companies sector. The questionnaire contains of the following main variables: 1. Number of employees in a company and their compensations. 2. The output of the main and second activities. 3. Goods production inputs. 4. Various payments and transfers. 5. Indirect taxes. 6. Enterprises assets.

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken in to account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: · Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. · A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. · Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. · Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. · Weekly or by weekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

original sample (2899) Over coverage ratio (9.5%) Non response (7.5%) - Response rate (92.6%).

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of the Palestinian Territory for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators.

Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry: Response rate values: Sample size was 2899 institution in the Palestinian Territory. · Non-response ratio is (7.5%.) · Over coverage ratio is (9.5%.) · The Response ratio is (92.6%).

Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel's. And to avoid mistakes and reduce the impact has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.

Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: Number of enterprises and persons engaged in the economic survey series by activity. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. Value added components. Payments and transfers. Assets and capital formation. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip

Analysis unit

Enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Industrial Enterprises (private sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

Sample design: The sample of the Industrial Survey is a single-stage stratified random - systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to arrive at an efficient representative sample (i.e. economic activity, size of employment and geographical levels). The sample size for the Remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip amounted to (2167) enterprises out of the (14340) enterprises that comprise the survey frame of 2000.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

They are tow forms of the industrial survey questionnaire 2000, the first one is related to household and branches, the second is related to non-finance companies sector

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken into account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: ·Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. ·A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. ·Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. ·Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. ·Weekly or biweekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

Response rate: 79.5%.

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of Palestinian Territory for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators.

Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry: Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel's. And to avoid mistakes and reduce the impact has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.

Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: Number of enterprises and persons engaged in the economic survey series by activity. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. Value added components. Payments and transfers. Assets and capital formation. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip (except for those parts of Jerusalem which were annexed after 1967 occupation by Israel )

Analysis unit

enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Sample from Industrial Enterprises (private sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The sample of the Industrial Survey is a single-stage stratified random - systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to arrive at an efficient representative sample (i.e. economic activity, size of employment and geographical levels). The sample size for the Remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip amounted to (2708) enterprises out of the (15640) enterprises that comprise the survey frame of 2007.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The design of the 2007 questionnaire takes into account the major economic variables pertaining to the examined phenomenon, and the needs of compiling the National Accounts for Palestine. Due to the political conditions in Gaza Strip, there was a very brief model of the questionnaire, in order to collect basic data required for national accounts and without any details.

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken into account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: ·Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. ·A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. ·Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. ·Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. ·Weekly or biweekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

original sample (2741) Number of Over coverage (227) Non response (9.7%) Response rate (90.3%).

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of Remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators.

Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry

Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel's. And to avoid mistakes and reduce the impact has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.

Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: Number of enterprises and persons engaged in the economic survey series by activity. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. Value added components. Payments and transfers. Assets and capital formation. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip

Analysis unit

Enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Industrial Enterprises (private sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The sample of the economic surveys series is a single-stage stratified random-systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to draw up an efficient representative sample (i.e., economic activity, size of workforce and geographical location).

This methodology was used to draw a sample of large and middle enterprises based on the framework of large and middle enterprises alone; for small enterprises data were estimated based on a time series of the results of economic surveys. The sample size for the Palestinian Territory amounted to (1604) enterprises out of the (3091), the framework of large and middle enterprises alone.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

All of the economic surveys series used the same questionnaire, with a few different characteristics for each survey. The design of the 2011 questionnaire takes into account the major economic variables pertaining to the sector examined and the needs to be met to compile the National Accounts for Palestine.

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken into account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: ·Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. ·A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. ·Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. ·Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. ·Weekly or biweekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

Response rate: 82.5%.

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of Palestinian Territory for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators.

Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry: Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel's. And to avoid mistakes and reduce the impact has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.

Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: Number of enterprises and persons engaged in the economic survey series by activity. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. Value added components. Payments and transfers. Assets and capital formation. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip

Analysis unit

Enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Industrial Enterprises (private sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The number of the industrial sector enterprises of the year 2004 is 13323 for all Palestinian Governorates according to the Establishments Census 2004. Sample design: The sample of the Industrial Survey is a single-stage stratified random - systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to arrive at an efficient representative sample (i.e. economic activity, size of employment and geographical levels). The sample size for the Remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip amounted to (2882) enterprises out of the (13177) enterprises that comprise the survey frame of 2004, and 146 sample size for those parts of Jerusalem.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

They are tow forms of the industrial survey questionnaire 2004, the first one is related to household and branches, the second is related to non-finance companies sector.

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken into account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: ·Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. ·A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. ·Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. ·Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. ·Weekly or biweekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

Response rate: 93.8%.

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of Palestinian Territory for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators.

Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry: Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel's. And to avoid mistakes and reduce the impact has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.

Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: Number of enterprises and persons engaged in the economic survey series by activity. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. Value added components. Payments and transfers. Assets and capital formation. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip

Analysis unit

Enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Industrial Enterprises (private sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The sample of the Industrial Survey is a single-stage stratified random - systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to arrive at an efficient representative sample (i.e. economic activity, size of employment and geographical levels). The sample size for the Remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip amounted to (2814) enterprises out of the (14340) enterprises that comprise the survey frame of 2003.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

They are tow forms of the industrial survey questionnaire 2003, the first one is related to household and branches, the second is related to non-finance companies sector.

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken into account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: ·Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. ·A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. ·Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. ·Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. ·Weekly or biweekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

Response rate: %75.3.

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of Palestinian Territory for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators.

Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry: Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel's. And to avoid mistakes and reduce the impact has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.

Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: Number of enterprises and persons engaged in the economic survey series by activity. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. Value added components. Payments and transfers. Assets and capital formation. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip

Analysis unit

Enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Industrial Enterprises (private sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The number of the industrial sector enterprises of the year 2002 is 14179 for all Palestinian Governorates according to the Establishments Census 1997 Sample design: The sample of the Industrial Survey is a single-stage stratified random - systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to arrive at an efficient representative sample (i.e. economic activity, size of employment and geographical levels). The sample size for the Remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip amounted to (2125) enterprises out of the (14179) enterprises that comprise the survey frame of 2002.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

They are tow forms of the industrial survey questionnaire 2002, the first one is related to household and branches, the second is related to non-finance companies sector

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken into account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: ·Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. ·A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. ·Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. ·Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. ·Weekly or biweekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

Response rate: 82.0%.

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of Palestinian Territory for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators.

Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry: Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel's. And to avoid mistakes and reduce the impact has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.

Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: Number of enterprises and persons engaged in the economic survey series by activity. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. Value added components. Payments and transfers. Assets and capital formation. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip

Analysis unit

Enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Industrial Enterprises (private sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The number of the industrial sector enterprises of the year 2001 is 14605 for all Palestinian Governorates according to the Establishments Census 1997 Sample design: The sample of the Industrial Survey is a single-stage stratified random - systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to arrive at an efficient representative sample (i.e. economic activity, size of employment and geographical levels). The sample size for the Remaining West Bank and Gaza Strip amounted to (2215) enterprises out of the (14605) enterprises that comprise the survey frame of 2001.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

They are tow forms of the industrial survey questionnaire 2001, the first one is related to household and branches, the second is related to non-finance companies sector

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken into account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: ·Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. ·A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. ·Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. ·Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. ·Weekly or biweekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

Response rate: 80.5%.

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of Palestinian Territory for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators.

Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry: Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel's. And to avoid mistakes and reduce the impact has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.

Abstract

The objective of the survey was to obtain data on: Number of enterprises and persons engaged in the economic survey series by activity. Value of output, intermediate consumption and stocks. Value added components. Payments and transfers. Assets and capital formation. Contribution of the surveyed activities to the GDP and other national accounts variables.

Geographic coverage

West Bank and Gaza Strip

Analysis unit

Enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU)

Universe

Industrial Enterprises (private sector)

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The number of the industrial sector enterprises in Palestinian Territory of the year 2010 is 15,311 for all Palestinian Governorates according to the Establishments Census 2007.

Sample design: The sample of the Industrial Survey is a single-stage stratified random - systematic sample in which the enterprise constitutes the primary sampling unit (PSU). Three levels of strata were used to arrive at an efficient representative sample (i.e. economic activity, size of employment and geographical levels). The sample size for the Palestinian Territory amounted to (2,878) enterprises out of the (15,311) enterprises that comprise the survey frame of 2010.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The design of the 2010 questionnaire takes into account the major economic variables pertaining to the examined phenomenon, and the needs of compiling the National Accounts for Palestine. Due to the political conditions in Gaza Strip and Jerusalem (J1) , there was a very brief model of the questionnaire, in order to collect basic data required for national accounts and without any details.

Cleaning operations

For insuring quality and consistency of data a set of measures were taken into account for strengthening accuracy of data as follows: · Preparing data entry program before data collection for checking readiness of the program for data entry. · A set of validation rules were applied on the program for checking consistency of data. · Efficiency of the program was checked through pre-testing in entering few questionnaires, including incorrect information for checking its efficiency, in capturing these information. · Well trained data keyers were selected and trained for the main data entry. · Weekly or biweekly data files were received by project management for checking accuracy and consistency, notes of correction are provided for data entry management for correction.

Response rate

Response rate: 87.6%.

Sampling error estimates

Statistical Errors: The findings of the survey are affected by statistical errors due to using sampling in conducting the survey for the units of the target population, which increases the chances of having variances from the actual values we expect to obtain from the data had we conducted the survey using comprehensive enumeration.. The variance of the key goods in the survey was computed and dissemination was carried out on the level of West Bank and Gaza Strip for reasons related to sample design and computation of the variance of the different indicators.

Non-Statistical Errors These types of errors could appear on one or all the survey stages that include data collection and data entry

Response errors: these types of errors are related to, responders, fieldworkers, and data entry personnel's. And to avoid mistakes and reduce the impact has been a series of actions that would enhance the accuracy of the data through a process of data collection from the field and the data processing.