Population Census Jamaica 2001 - IPUMS Subset
Jamaica, 2001
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JAM_2001_PHC_v01_M_v03_A_IPUMS
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Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Minnesota Population Center
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- JAM2001-H-H
- JAM2001-P-H
Highest level of education attained (JM2001A_0420)
Data file: JAM2001-P-H
Overview
Valid:
0
Invalid:
0
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
218
End:
218
Width:
1
Range:
-
Format:
Questions and instructions
Literal question
1.16 What is the highest level of education that you have/ [the respondent] has attained? (Read categories)
[For all persons 4 years old and older]
[] 1 None
[] 2 Pre-primary
[] 3 Primary
[] 4 Secondary
[] 5 University
[] 6 Other tertiary
[] 7 Special school
[] 8 Other
[] 9 Not stated
[For all persons 4 years old and older]
[] 1 None
[] 2 Pre-primary
[] 3 Primary
[] 4 Secondary
[] 5 University
[] 6 Other tertiary
[] 7 Special school
[] 8 Other
[] 9 Not stated
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 0 | None |
| 1 | Pre-primary |
| 2 | Primary |
| 3 | Secondary |
| 4 | University |
| 5 | Other tertiary |
| 6 | Special school |
| 7 | 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
5.52 Education
Questions on education are designed to determine current enrollment in educational programs and highest level of attainment. The categories indicated at Q1.14 are in recognition of the fact that persons need not be studying within an institution but may be involved in private study. The level of education is generally indicated by the type of institution attended, but there are instances where this might not be so. There may be for instance within a tertiary institution (like the university or a community college) a program for preparing students for CXC or GCE "A" level examinations, in which case the level would be secondary.
Please note the following:
(1) Persons on holidays from school are to be regarded as attending school. If however the person just completed the term and is not enrolled in any other program, score "No" at Q1.14.
(2) If a person has recently registered in a program of study but has not actually started, score "Yes".
(3) Study outside of Jamaica is to be included, assessing the level of attainment.
(4) Enrollment in a Jamal program is not to be included.
5.55 Question 1.16: Educational attainment
[Check "None" for persons younger than 4]
This question seeks to establish the highest level of educational attainment of the population. It does not refer to exams passed. Generally, this refers to the last school [grade] attended for persons not currently attending school, and the one being attended for those persons who are currently attending. Use as a reference the last grade, form, or class in which the person was placed, as certain types of schools offer two different levels of education and this is indicated by the grade. It is important to note that school attendance outside of Jamaica should be included. Score the position that identifies the highest level attained.
None: Score this for children younger than 4, and for all persons who indicate that they never attended school.
Pre-primary: This is applicable to kindergarten, nursery school, the infant department of a primary, preparatory or all-age school, and basic school.
Primary: This applies to a preparatory school (commonly called "Prep" school), primary school, elementary, and grades 1 through 6 of all-age schools.
Secondary: Include here the traditional secondary high schools, senior schools, junior secondary, comprehensive and technical high schools, and grades 7 through 9 of all-age schools. Include persons registered in a HEART Program at a secondary level.
[The next two categories comprise tertiary level institutions. Refer to appendix iii for a complete list]
University: This refers to enrollment in courses at a university, whether as a day student, as an evening student, or by correspondence. Persons enrolled in the University of Technology (UTECH) and the Northern Caribbean University should be included here. If however they attended these institutions prior to the granting of university status, they should be scored at "Other tertiary".
Other tertiary: This applies to tertiary institutions other than university. Include here are: CAST, West Indies College, Teacher training colleges, community colleges, College of Agriculture, Cultural Training Centre, G. C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sports, etc. Include here also persons attending institutions offering post secondary training, such as the Institute of Management and Production (IMP), Jamaica Institute of Management (JIM), UWI School of Continuing Studies (formerly Extra Mural Department), as well as institutions offering training in data processing, insurance etc. Include also all persons registered in a HEART program at an institution at a tertiary level.
Other: Include here all persons attending Jamal classes and any other types of educational institutions not listed above.
Questions on education are designed to determine current enrollment in educational programs and highest level of attainment. The categories indicated at Q1.14 are in recognition of the fact that persons need not be studying within an institution but may be involved in private study. The level of education is generally indicated by the type of institution attended, but there are instances where this might not be so. There may be for instance within a tertiary institution (like the university or a community college) a program for preparing students for CXC or GCE "A" level examinations, in which case the level would be secondary.
Please note the following:
(1) Persons on holidays from school are to be regarded as attending school. If however the person just completed the term and is not enrolled in any other program, score "No" at Q1.14.
(2) If a person has recently registered in a program of study but has not actually started, score "Yes".
(3) Study outside of Jamaica is to be included, assessing the level of attainment.
(4) Enrollment in a Jamal program is not to be included.
5.55 Question 1.16: Educational attainment
[Check "None" for persons younger than 4]
This question seeks to establish the highest level of educational attainment of the population. It does not refer to exams passed. Generally, this refers to the last school [grade] attended for persons not currently attending school, and the one being attended for those persons who are currently attending. Use as a reference the last grade, form, or class in which the person was placed, as certain types of schools offer two different levels of education and this is indicated by the grade. It is important to note that school attendance outside of Jamaica should be included. Score the position that identifies the highest level attained.
None: Score this for children younger than 4, and for all persons who indicate that they never attended school.
Pre-primary: This is applicable to kindergarten, nursery school, the infant department of a primary, preparatory or all-age school, and basic school.
Primary: This applies to a preparatory school (commonly called "Prep" school), primary school, elementary, and grades 1 through 6 of all-age schools.
Secondary: Include here the traditional secondary high schools, senior schools, junior secondary, comprehensive and technical high schools, and grades 7 through 9 of all-age schools. Include persons registered in a HEART Program at a secondary level.
[The next two categories comprise tertiary level institutions. Refer to appendix iii for a complete list]
University: This refers to enrollment in courses at a university, whether as a day student, as an evening student, or by correspondence. Persons enrolled in the University of Technology (UTECH) and the Northern Caribbean University should be included here. If however they attended these institutions prior to the granting of university status, they should be scored at "Other tertiary".
Other tertiary: This applies to tertiary institutions other than university. Include here are: CAST, West Indies College, Teacher training colleges, community colleges, College of Agriculture, Cultural Training Centre, G. C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sports, etc. Include here also persons attending institutions offering post secondary training, such as the Institute of Management and Production (IMP), Jamaica Institute of Management (JIM), UWI School of Continuing Studies (formerly Extra Mural Department), as well as institutions offering training in data processing, insurance etc. Include also all persons registered in a HEART program at an institution at a tertiary level.
Other: Include here all persons attending Jamal classes and any other types of educational institutions not listed above.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the respondent?s highest level of education attained.
Universe
Persons age 4+
concept
Concept
| Name | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Education Variables -- PERSON | IPUMS |