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- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
Data quality flag for PELNMOM.
Comparability
In 2018 basic monthly samples, this variable has highly suspicious frequencies. This is possibly due to an ongoing update of the parent pointer variables. Otherwise, this variable is completely comparable across all years.
Comparability with IPUMS-USA
This variable has no equivalent in IPUMS-USA.
Universe
- All persons.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 – 2018 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 2019 | X | X | - | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
