Support #1778
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Asking about confusing variable in the birth date in UKHLS
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Description
We have some questions about the variable, birth date in the ukhls dataset since WAVE 1
For example, for the Year of birth, all these variables are included in the dataset, but the value are inconsistent, such as
birthy: year of birth;
doby_dv: DOB: Year, derived
dcdoby: correct dob year
Corresponding to the birth date difference, there are different age for the same individual.
May I know which variable I should use to interpret the real date of birth for individuals?
Updated by Understanding Society User Support Team about 2 years ago
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Dear Yi Wu,
These variables use a different source of information, you can check the questionnaires (https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documentation/mainstage/questionnaires) and the variable search for further details (https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/documentation/mainstage/dataset-documentation). We recommend using doby_dv as this is the most complete and "cleanest" variable derived by our Data Team from different sources.
Best wishes,
Piotr
UKHLS User Support Team
Updated by Understanding Society User Support Team about 1 year ago
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