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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Child Development Study: Sweep 6, 1999-2000

Variable Details

Variablemainneet
LabelMain reason why CM doesnt do courses
Question text And which is the main one that applies to you?
Responses
1 Work means dont have time to learn 1670
2 Family means dont have time to learn 891
3 I don t have any interest in learning 489
4 I can t afford to do any courses 261
5 Poor access to public transport 32
6 I have difficulties with reading 52
7 I have difficulties with writing/spelling 91
8 I have difficulties with maths 13
9 I don t need to learn 364
98 Dont know 0
99 Not answered 7
Sysmiss 7549
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Child Development Study: Sweep 6, 1999-2000
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD II.
UniverseAdults in Great Britain born in one particular week in 1958 (NCDS respondents were aged 41-42 at the time of NCDS6).;National
SamplingNo sampling (total universe);See documentation for further details.
Study TypeLongitudinal/panel/cohort
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