Fourth General Census of Population and Housing 2009 - IPUMS Subset
Mali, 2009
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MLI_2009_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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Central Bureau of the Census, IPUMS
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- MLI2009_PHC-H-H.dat
- MLI2009_PHC-P-H.dat
Highest diploma attained (ML2009A_DIPLOMA)
Data file: MLI2009_PHC-P-H.dat
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
256
End:
257
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
<span class="em">Population age three or older</span>
<br />[Questions P18-P23 were asked for persons age 3+.]</p>
<p><span class="em">P21) Diploma</span>
<br />What is the highest diploma [Name] earned?</p>
<div class="i1">Record code corresponding to the answer based on the instructions at the bottom of the page.<br /><br />[] 00 Nothing, Koran instruction, literate, person not applicable<br />[] 01 Certificate of primary studies<br />[] 02 Fundamental studies diploma (DEF) [##translator note: entrance exam for secondary school admission<br />[] 03 CAP [##translator note: Level V diploma, stands for Certificate of Professional Aptitude]<br />[] 04 Preschool and special educator teacher training<br />[] 05 Technicia[name]'s certificate (BT)<br />[] 06 Superior Technicia[name]'s certificate (BTS)/University Technology Diploma (DUT) (BAC + 2, 3)<br />[] 07 Teaching training (IFM)<br />[] 08 High school diploma<br />[] 09 2-year college degree (DEUG)<br />[] 10 Bachelor's degree<br />[] 11 Master's degree<br />[] 12 Post university diploma (Master, DEA, DESS, PHD, etc)</div>
<br />[Questions P18-P23 were asked for persons age 3+.]</p>
<p><span class="em">P21) Diploma</span>
<br />What is the highest diploma [Name] earned?</p>
<div class="i1">Record code corresponding to the answer based on the instructions at the bottom of the page.<br /><br />[] 00 Nothing, Koran instruction, literate, person not applicable<br />[] 01 Certificate of primary studies<br />[] 02 Fundamental studies diploma (DEF) [##translator note: entrance exam for secondary school admission<br />[] 03 CAP [##translator note: Level V diploma, stands for Certificate of Professional Aptitude]<br />[] 04 Preschool and special educator teacher training<br />[] 05 Technicia[name]'s certificate (BT)<br />[] 06 Superior Technicia[name]'s certificate (BTS)/University Technology Diploma (DUT) (BAC + 2, 3)<br />[] 07 Teaching training (IFM)<br />[] 08 High school diploma<br />[] 09 2-year college degree (DEUG)<br />[] 10 Bachelor's degree<br />[] 11 Master's degree<br />[] 12 Post university diploma (Master, DEA, DESS, PHD, etc)</div>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 00 | NIU (not in universe) |
| 01 | Certificate of primary studies |
| 02 | Fundamental studies diploma |
| 03 | Certificate of professional aptitude |
| 04 | Preschool and special educator teacher training |
| 05 | Technician's certificate |
| 06 | Superior technician's certificate or university technology diploma |
| 07 | Teach training |
| 08 | High school diploma |
| 09 | Two year college degree |
| 10 | Bachelor's degree (baccalaureate plus 3 years) |
| 11 | Master's degree (baccalaureate plus 4 years) |
| 12 | Post university diploma (Masters, DEA, DESS, PhD, etc.) |
| 99 | 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
<span class="em"> 6.2.3.20 Diploma (Column P21) </span>
<br />Depending on the level of education (P19) and the last grade completed (P20), the enumerator can easily fill in the highest degree obtained. The agent asks the question: "What is the highest diploma that [Name] obtained?." The registered agent corresponding to the degree in the box provided (refer to codes on the bottom of the questionnaire) code.</p>
<div class="i1">00 = None, Koranic school, literacy program, or person not relevant<br />01 = Certificate of Primary Education<br />02 = Secondary school diploma (DEF)<br />03 = Secondary/Professional certificate (CAP)<br />04 = Preschool and special educator training<br />05 = Technical high school diploma (BT)<br />06 = Technician certificate (BTS) / University Diploma of Technology (DUT) (BAC 2.3)<br />07 = Diploma of Teacher Training (IFM)<br />08 = High school diploma<br />09 = General Diploma University (DEUG) (BAC +2) [two year college degree]<br />10 = Bachelor's (BAC +3)</div><p>[pg. 28]</p>
<div class="i1">11 = Master's (LAC 4)<br />12 = Post Graduate University (Masters, PHD, etc.). (BAC +5)</div>
<br />Depending on the level of education (P19) and the last grade completed (P20), the enumerator can easily fill in the highest degree obtained. The agent asks the question: "What is the highest diploma that [Name] obtained?." The registered agent corresponding to the degree in the box provided (refer to codes on the bottom of the questionnaire) code.</p>
<div class="i1">00 = None, Koranic school, literacy program, or person not relevant<br />01 = Certificate of Primary Education<br />02 = Secondary school diploma (DEF)<br />03 = Secondary/Professional certificate (CAP)<br />04 = Preschool and special educator training<br />05 = Technical high school diploma (BT)<br />06 = Technician certificate (BTS) / University Diploma of Technology (DUT) (BAC 2.3)<br />07 = Diploma of Teacher Training (IFM)<br />08 = High school diploma<br />09 = General Diploma University (DEUG) (BAC +2) [two year college degree]<br />10 = Bachelor's (BAC +3)</div><p>[pg. 28]</p>
<div class="i1">11 = Master's (LAC 4)<br />12 = Post Graduate University (Masters, PHD, etc.). (BAC +5)</div>
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the person's highest diploma attained.
Universe
Mali 2009: Persons age 3+ who attended school (not Koranic school or literacy training) beyond the primary level [discrepancies: none]
concept
Concept
| var_concept.title | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Education Variables -- PERSON | IPUMS |