Support #1778
Asking about confusing variable in the birth date in UKHLS
Status:
Feedback
Priority:
High
Assignee:
-
Category:
Questionnaire content
Start date:
10/07/2022
% Done:
80%
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?
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