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| Variable Name | ind_exist |
| Top Access Level | released |
| Label | Flag: Industry Assigned |
| Codebook | SIPP Synthetic Beta v6.02 |
| Concept | |
| Type | numeric |
Files
ssb_v6_0_2_syntheticK_M.sas7bdat
http://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sipp/methodology/sipp-synthetic-beta-data-product.html
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SAS
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ssb_v6_0_2_syntheticK_M.dta
http://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sipp/methodology/sipp-synthetic-beta-data-product.html
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Stata
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Full Description
This variable indicates whether an individual has a valid industry from a job held
during the survey and governs the ind_4cat variable. If ind_exist=1, the ind_4cat
will have a value between 1 and 4.
Value Ranges
Value Range
Range: [ 0 , 1 ]
Groups
Values (2 total)
| 0 | No, last worked 1984 or earlier, or no valid industry reported |
| 1 | Yes |
