For those 6 years of age and older:
[Applies to questions 11 through 13]
(12) Able to read and write?
Yes or No
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Categories
Value
Category
0
NIU (not in universe)
1
Reads and writes
2
No
9
Unknown
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
Column 12: Do you know how to read and write?. Ask this question of all people 7 and up, and record "Yes" when the person being enumerated expresses that they know how to read and write in any language. Otherwise, write "no."
Description
Definition
This variable indicates whether the person is able to read and write.