The overall research program is based upon an integrated methodological framework using geographical information systems (GIS), survey research and historical and comparative analyses. The survey comprises a random sample of some 1300 persons over the age of 18 years resident in the South East Queensland study area.
Target population: Inhabitants of SE Queensland over the age of 17 with access to telephone. About 93% of population.
Data collected using a CATI (computer assisted telephone interviewing) system.
Sampling: Random digit dialling from a computer generated list of telephone numbers covering the SE Queensland region.