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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Futuretrack: a Longitudinal Study of Applicants to UK Higher Education, 2006-2012

Variable Details

Variablew3skill1
LabelSkill/attribute 1
Responses
1 Communication skills 2549
2 Interpersonal skills 646
3 Confidence 891
4 Team work skills 1489
5 Leadership skills 360
6 Analytical/ problem solving skills 459
7 Capacity to work autonomously 578
8 Work ethic 2066
9 Self-motivation 1089
10 Creativity 304
11 Flexibility 759
12 Qualifications 790
13 Knowledge 769
14 Ability/ competence 1296
15 Computer literacy 148
16 Numeracy 70
17 Ability to learn 410
18 Experience 1078
19 Organisational skills 634
20 Commercial awareness 86
21 Other 306
-9 39
Sysmiss 123076
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationFuturetrack: a Longitudinal Study of Applicants to UK Higher Education, 2006-2012
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