Methods
DiSTO projects utilise a range of methods to measure digital inequalities across the world
Quantitative methods
The DiSTO project develops and tests questionnaires on attitudes, skills, uses, and outcomes of ICT and digital use. Originally developed and tested in Europe, these measures have been adapted to different contexts by multiple partners.
DiSTO quantitative methodsHeatmaps
DiSTO's heatmaps use industry and national data related to social and digital elements to visualise social and digital exclusion at a local level. DiSTO heatmaps use the framework developed for #DiSTOsurvey and the composite measures for social and digital exclusion designed by Professor Ellen Helsper at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
DiSTO heatmapsQualitative methods
The DiSTO project adapt qualitative methods as a tool to adapt surveys to the local context and as a 'classical' research technique to identify people's perspectives and patterns when considering internet access.
DiSTO qualitative research