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Harmonization DHS and MICS data, sample weights [message #29540]

Wed, 03 July 2024 11:24

euge
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Registered: June 2022

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I am harmonizing data from DHS and MICS surveys. I want to append the datasets and run some descriptive analysis.
I was wondering whether it is possible to use the weights available in MICS and DHS (women weights)? in my understanding they are computed similarly, can you please confirm?

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Re: Harmonization DHS and MICS data, sample weights [message #29572 is a reply to message #29540]

Thu, 04 July 2024 22:35

Bridgette-DHS
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Registered: February 2013

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Following is a response from Senior DHS Staff Member, Tom Pullum:

Yes, DHS and MICS calculate the weights in the same way. You can use them as they appear in the data files, without modifications.

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