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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 Mig1_10_ls : public Editor {
public:
Mig1_10_ls(VarPointer varInfo) : Editor(varInfo) {}
void edit() {
long a = getRecoded();
switch (dataSet) {
case dataset_id::ls1996a: {
if (LS1996A_0411() == 11 || LS1996A_0411() == 12)
a = GEO1_LS(0);
} break;
case dataset_id::ls2006a: {
if (LS2006A_0416() == 11 || LS2006A_0416() == 12)
a = GEO1_LS(0);
} break;
}
setData(a);
}
};
Description
MIG1_10_LS indicates the person's district of residence in Lesotho 10 years ago. Migration district codes from MIG1_10_LS are compatible with codes from GEO1_LS.
Click on the Source Variables tab for information on place of residence for each sample year. Source variables may contain more geographic unit detail but are not suitable for cross-temporal comparison.
Universe
- Lesotho 1996: Persons age 10+
- Lesotho 2006: Persons age 10+
Availability
- Lesotho: 1996, 2006
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