| Re: Clarification on v511 in IR [message #29849 is a reply to message #29832] |
Tue, 13 August 2024 14:40  |
Janet-DHS
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The variables v509, v510, and v511 in the IR (Individual Recode) data file from the DHS surveys provide information about the age at first cohabitation and the completeness of this information. Here's a breakdown of these variables:
1. v511 (Age at first cohabitation): This variable typically represents the age at which the woman first started living with her husband or partner. This information is generally self-reported by the respondent during the survey.
2. v509 (Imputed date of first cohabitation): This variable indicates the imputed date of first cohabitation. Imputation is used when the exact date is not reported or is incomplete. The imputation process uses available information to estimate the date as accurately as possible.
3. v510 (Completeness of information in v509): This variable provides information on the completeness of the data used to impute the date of first cohabitation (v509). It indicates whether the date was fully reported, partially reported, or not reported at all, and thus whether imputation was necessary.
To address your specific question, v511 is primarily based on self-reported information provided by the respondent. However, if the date of first cohabitation is incomplete or missing, imputation techniques may be applied to estimate this date, which is reflected in v509. The variable v510 helps to understand the extent of imputation needed for v509.
In summary, while v511 is largely self-reported, the imputation process indicated by v509 and v510 can affect the accuracy and completeness of this information. If you need to assess the reliability of v511, you should consider the values in v510 to understand the extent of imputation involved.
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