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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2000-2002

Variable Details

VariableGAPDEC
LabelWhen decided to take gap year
Responses
1 Before your GCSE results 17
2 After your GCSE results but before your A Level results 145
3 After your A Level results 93
-9 Not answered (9) 3
-2 No Sweep 3 6460
-1 Item not applicable 6980
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2000-2002
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