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Population Census Jamaica 1991 - IPUMS Subset

Jamaica, 1991
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JAM_1991_PHC_v01_M_v03_A_IPUMS
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Division of Censuses and Related Studies, Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Minnesota Population Center
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Material of the roof (JM1991A_0037)

Data file: JAM1991-H-H

Overview

Valid: 0
Invalid: 0
Type: Discrete
Decimal: 0
Start: 144
End: 144
Width: 1
Range: -
Format:

Questions and instructions

Literal question
2.3. What is the main type of material used in constructing the roof?

[] Metal sheeting
[] Shingle, wood
[] Shingle, other
[] Tile
[] Concrete
[] Other
[] Not stated
Categories
Value Category
1 Metal sheeting
2 Shingle, wood
3 Shingle, other
4 Tile
5 Concrete
6 Other
8 Unknown
9 NIU (not in universe)
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Interviewer instructions
5.24 Question 2.3 Roofing Material
This question seeks to determine the main type of material used in the construction of the roof. It is recognized that the roof of a housing unit may be made of more than one type of material. In such cases, identify the main area.

Metal Sheeting - this applies to zinc and aluminum sheeting.

Shingle - Wood - include here all types of wooden shingles.

Shingle - Other - this applies to shingles other than that made from wood and includes fiber-glass and asphalt.

Tile - include here roofs made from concrete clay, aluminum and other tiles. The popular "Decramastic" roofing should be included here.

Concrete - this is usually referred to as concrete slab.

Other - include here all other types of roofing material, for example thatch, paroid.

Description

Definition
This variable indicates the main material used in constructing the roof.
Universe
Private households

concept

Concept
Name Vocabulary
Dwelling Characteristics Variables -- HOUSEHOLD IPUMS
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