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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2002-2005

Variable Details

Variableedtgapy1
LabelWhy 'Gap Year' before starting HE course (EDIT)?
Responses
1 To take a break from study 34
2 To become more independent/ gain experie 7
3 To earn money 4
4 To get work experience 2
5 In order to apply for an HE course after 1
6 Friends / people at my school or college 0
8 @INEW CODE@I To prepare for higher educa 6
9 @INEW CODE@I To gain work experience 2
10 ALL OR PART OF ANSWER CAN T BE CODED 32
Sysmiss 16619
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationYouth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 2002-2005
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