Current Population Survey, May 1984: Adult Education (ICPSR 8461)
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United States. Bureau of the Census
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https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR08461.v1
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Data on labor force activity for the week prior to the survey are the main focus of this study. Comprehensive data are provided for persons age 14 and older on employment status, occupation, and industry. Additional data on adult education participation are supplied for persons age 16 and older. Included are subject area, reason for enrolling in education program, applicability of courses toward degrees or certificates, source of instruction, source of payment, and cost of course. Demographic data such as age, sex, race, marital status, veteran status, educational background, and Spanish origin are provided for all household members.
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Because the primary sampling units used for this survey are drawn from strata that may or may not cross state lines, state estimates derived from this collection may not be as reliable as national data.
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A probability sample of approximately 71,000 households was used to represent the universe. Every state (and the District of Columbia) is covered. There are 629 sampling areas, which include 1,148 counties and cities.
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All persons in the civilian noninstitutional population of the United States.
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personal interviews
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1986-06-06
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- United States. Bureau of the Census. CURRENT POPULATION SURVEY, MAY 1984: ADULT EDUCATION. Washington, DC: United States. Bureau of the Census [producer], 1985. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1986. http://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR08461.v1
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These data are freely available to data users at ICPSR member institutions. The curation and dissemination of this study are provided by the institutional members of ICPSR. How do I access ICPSR data if I am not at a member institution?