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Most IPUMS data transformations are performed using variable harmonization tables that specify how each value in the source data is recoded. Some variables also require programming logic in addition to the harmonization table. The harmonization documents for this variable are:
- Harmonization table
- Supplemental programming
- Instructions for interpreting harmonization documents
class Educjo : public Editor {
public:
Educjo(VarPointer varInfo) : Editor(varInfo) {}
void edit() {
long a = getRecoded();
switch (dataSet) {
case dataset_id::jo2004a: {
if (JO2004A_0448() == 999 && JO2004A_0449() == 99 && JO2004A_0431() < 15)
a = 0;
} break;
}
setData(a);
}
};
Description
EDUCJO indicates the person's educational attainment in Jordan in terms of the level of schooling completed.
Comparability — General
Jordan has a 10-year compulsory system of basic education: 6 years of primary, 3 years of preparatory schooling, and 1 year of basic after preparatory. Basic education is followed by 2 years of secondary schooling split into academic and vocational apprenticeship tracks. The census also identifies a full range of ascending post-secondary degrees.
The variable was constructed from Education Level Attending (JO2004A_0448) and Educational Status (JO2004A_0449).
Universe
- Persons age 15+
Availability
- Jordan: 2004
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