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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Child Development Study: Sweep 6, 1999-2000

Variable Details

Variablemthlike1
LabelMC:Reasons why CM would like to improve maths
Question text Please look at Card LL. Would you like to improve your mathematics for any of the reasons on this card? Response 1.
Responses
1 Able to help my children 1258
2 Improve chances of getting a job 161
3 I want to get promoted 48
4 I want to get a better job 147
5 I want to study for own satisfaction 1207
6 None of these reasons 294
8 =Dont know 0
9 =Not answered 2
Sysmiss 8302
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Child Development Study: Sweep 6, 1999-2000
Interviewer InstructionsShow card LL.
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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