Data & Modules
CSES Module 2: Accountability & Representation
Scientific Theme
CSES Module 2 (2001–2006) was chaired by Jacques Thomassen (University of Twente) and explored:
“Electoral Accountability and Representation”
Key research axes:
- The clarity of political responsibility in single-party vs. coalition governments.
- Citizen perceptions of representation and the responsiveness of elected representatives.
- Evaluation of democratic processes and institutional performance.
Dataset Downloads
| Format | Direct Download Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stata | Download Stata Package (cses2_stata.zip) |
Stata .dta file |
| SPSS | Download SPSS Package (cses2_spss.zip) |
SPSS .sav file |
| CSV | Download CSV Package (cses2_csv.zip) |
CSV data file |
Codebooks & Study Specifications
- Codebook: Download Module 2 Codebook [PDF]
- Questionnaire: Download Questionnaire [PDF]
How to Cite Module 2
Comparative Study of Election Surveys (www.cses.org). CSES Module 2 Full Release [Dataset]. GESIS Datenarchiv, Köln. ZA4805 Data file Version 1.0.0, https://doi.org/10.4232/1.10065