Scottish Household Survey Key Findings

08 Introduction Given the range of topics that the SHS covers and our interest in long-term changes, not every adult or household is asked every question. Some questions, including a set of Core Questions which are asked in several major surveys in Scotland, are asked of everyone every year. However, other questions are only asked to a smaller part of the sample. Other questions are asked every second year, and might only be asked to a smaller group when included. This means that the key findings report might include different information from year to year. Careful consideration is given to how many households should be asked each question, and how often! The information needs to be useful, but the interview should not be a burden. Help Shape Scotland