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Population Census 1987, Federal Republic Germany - IPUMS Subset

Germany, 1987
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DEU_1987_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt), IPUMS
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Statistical number of rooms (DE1987A_ROOMS2)

Data file: DEU1987_PHC-H-H

Overview

Type: Discrete
Start: 188
End: 189
Width: 2
Range: -
Format: Numeric

Questions and instructions

Literal question
<svar v="DE87A040 DE87A064"><span class="em">Question 6: How many rooms of the dwelling have at least 6 square meters?</span><br />For the total space of the dwelling, tenants can, as a rule, consult their contract. Rooms under a slanted roof or ceiling are considered to be half of their floor space. Balconies count as a quarter of their floor space. Basements and attics (attic storage space) should be disregarded unless converted into dwelling rooms.<br /></svar>
Categories
Value Category
01 1
02 2
03 3
04 4
05 5
06 6
07 7
08 8
09 9
10 10
99 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.

Description

Definition
This variable indicates the number of rooms 6 square meters or more, including kitchens.
Universe
Germany 1987: Private dwellings occupied by owners or tenants, and dormitories with dwelling characterisitcs [discrepancies: type I trace; type II none]

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