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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1989-1991

Variable Details

VariableDY81A
LabelWhy did you leave school or college - answer1?
Responses
1 I wanted a job/to earn money 1488
2 Iwas offered a job 384
3 I wanted/was offered an apprenticeship 48
4 to be trained 90
5 to go on YTS 232
6 wanted to go/went to college 39
7 time at school was finished 737
8 wanted to leave school 675
9 had to leave/poor exam results etc. 81
10 respondent gave leaving date not reason for leaving 326
97 other answers 440
98 don't know 10
99 Na 660
Sysmiss 8906
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1989-1991
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