Population and Housing Census 2008 - IPUMS Subset
Malawi, 2008
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- MWI2008-H-H
- MWI2008-P-H
Highest education qualification attained (MW2008A_0439)
Data file: MWI2008-P-H
Overview
Valid:
0
Invalid:
0
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
233
End:
234
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Questions and instructions
Literal question
[Questions P16-P19 were asked of residents age 3 years or older]
P19. What is the highest qualification [the respondent] attained?
[] 0 None
[] 1 PSLC
[] 2 JCE
[] 3 MSCE / GCE
[] 4 "A" level
[] 5 Diploma
[] 6 Degree
[] 7 Masters
[] 8 PhD
P19. What is the highest qualification [the respondent] attained?
[] 0 None
[] 1 PSLC
[] 2 JCE
[] 3 MSCE / GCE
[] 4 "A" level
[] 5 Diploma
[] 6 Degree
[] 7 Masters
[] 8 PhD
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 0 | None |
| 1 | Primary school leaving certificate |
| 2 | Junior certificate |
| 3 | MSCE/GCE |
| 4 | A level |
| 5 | Diploma |
| 6 | Degree |
| 7 | Masters |
| 8 | PhD |
| 98 | Unknown |
| 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.
Interviewer instructions
Household members age 3 years or older
[Questions P16-P19 were asked of persons age 3 years or older]
P19. Highest qualification
For all household members aged three years and over, ask for the highest qualification attained.
The highest qualification in education is classified according to the nature of qualification obtained through the regular school system, for public and private colleges and universities. The qualification should be based on the levels of education acquired.
Example: For people educated in Malawi, only those who completed a program of study at UNIMA or any other recognized university will have as their highest formal education completed BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD or whatever the case may be. Also, for those educated at any other recognized tertiary institutions who have acquired certificates or diplomas, the same principle shall apply.
If someone reached Form 4 but did not pass MSCE, then his highest qualification attainment is JC and not MSCE. If someone went up to standard 8 but did not obtain the Primary School Leaving Certificate, he must be regarded as having no education qualification; that is his highest educational qualification will be "None" and shade code 0.
Note: It is important that you should first of all find out exactly what certificate the household member is currently holding before circling any code.
[Educational conversion charts omitted]
[Questions P16-P19 were asked of persons age 3 years or older]
P19. Highest qualification
For all household members aged three years and over, ask for the highest qualification attained.
The highest qualification in education is classified according to the nature of qualification obtained through the regular school system, for public and private colleges and universities. The qualification should be based on the levels of education acquired.
Example: For people educated in Malawi, only those who completed a program of study at UNIMA or any other recognized university will have as their highest formal education completed BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD or whatever the case may be. Also, for those educated at any other recognized tertiary institutions who have acquired certificates or diplomas, the same principle shall apply.
If someone reached Form 4 but did not pass MSCE, then his highest qualification attainment is JC and not MSCE. If someone went up to standard 8 but did not obtain the Primary School Leaving Certificate, he must be regarded as having no education qualification; that is his highest educational qualification will be "None" and shade code 0.
Note: It is important that you should first of all find out exactly what certificate the household member is currently holding before circling any code.
[Educational conversion charts omitted]
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the highest qualification the person attained.
Universe
Non-visitors age 3+ who have ever attended school
concept
Concept
| Name | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Education Variables -- PERSON | IPUMS |