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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 Mig1alt_1_ma : public Editor {
public:
Mig1alt_1_ma(VarPointer varInfo) : Editor(varInfo) {}
void edit() {
long a = getRecoded();
switch (dataSet) {
case dataset_id::ma1994a: {
if ((MA1994A_0438() == 0 || MA1994A_0438() == 996) &&
(MA1994A_0407() >= 1 && MA1994A_0407() <= 98))
a = GEO1ALT_MA(0);
if (MA1994A_0407() < 1)
a = 504999;
} break;
}
setData(a);
}
};
Description
MIG1ALT_1_MA indicates the person's region of residence one year prior to the census within Morocco. Migration region codes from MIG1ALT_1_MA are compatible with codes from GEO1ALT_MA.
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.
Comparability — General
MIG1ALT_1_MA is only available for the 1994 Morocco sample. The source variable for MIG1ALT_1_MA specifically asked respondents for their place of residence at the time of the previous Eid Al Adha holiday, which took place on June 1st, 1993.
The entirety of Oued Ed-Dahab-Lagouira (IPUMS code 504001), the vast majority of Laayoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra (IPUMS code 504002), and part of Guelmim-Es Semara (IPUMS code 504003) were situated within the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
Universe
- Morocco 1994: Persons age 1+
Availability
- Morocco: 1994
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