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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

Variablew3skill2
LabelSkill/attribute 2
Responses
1 Communication skills 1862
2 Interpersonal skills 740
3 Confidence 759
4 Team work skills 1791
5 Leadership skills 392
6 Analytical/ problem solving skills 583
7 Capacity to work autonomously 738
8 Work ethic 2268
9 Self-motivation 1216
10 Creativity 383
11 Flexibility 667
12 Qualifications 447
13 Knowledge 652
14 Ability/ competence 1059
15 Computer literacy 251
16 Numeracy 126
17 Ability to learn 527
18 Experience 677
19 Organisational skills 1066
20 Commercial awareness 91
21 Other 415
-9 27
Sysmiss 123155
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationFuturetrack: a Longitudinal Study of Applicants to UK Higher Education, 2006-2012
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