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Population and Housing Census 2000 - IPUMS Subset

Ghana, 2000
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GHA_2000_PHC_v01_M_v02_A_IPUMS
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Ghana Statistical Service
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Floor material (GH2000A_0046)

Data file: GHA2000-H-H

Overview

Valid: 0
Invalid: 0
Type: Discrete
Decimal: 0
Start: 163
End: 164
Width: 2
Range: -
Format:

Questions and instructions

Literal question
H03 Floor (finish): What is the main construction material used for the floor of this dwelling?

[] 1 Earth/mud/mud bricks
[] 2 Cement/concrete
[] 3 Stone
[] 4 Burnt bricks
[] 5 Wood
[] 6 Vinyl tiles
[] 7 Ceramic/marble tiles
[] 8 Terrazzo
[] 9 Other (specify) ________
Categories
Value Category
1 Earth/mud bricks
2 Cement/concrete
3 Stone
4 Burnt bricks
5 Wood
6 Vinyl tiles
7 Ceramic/marble tiles
8 Terrazo
9 Other
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
H03: What is the main construction material used for the floor of the dwelling?

This question collects information on the main materials used for the construction of the floor of the living quarters.

1. Earth/mud bricks: This category of floors are made up of earth, swish or mud bricks.

2. Wood: This refers to floors that have been constructed with wood, such as wooden planks, boards, tree stems or some other form of timber.

3. Stone: This category comprises floors made of stone(s) and rock surfaces.

4. Burnt bricks: Floors made with burnt bricks must be classified in this category.

5. Cement/concrete: This category refers to concrete or cement floors.

6. Vinyl tiles: Tough flexible plastic, used for floors.

7. Ceramic/marble tiles: Ceramic, marble/granite and porcelain tiles must be captured in this category.

8. Terrazzo: Terrazzo floors made with chippings and concrete/cement. It may be polished or rough.

9. Other (specify): Materials used for the construction of floors of dwellings which do not fall in any of the categories indicated above must be specified in space provided.

Description

Definition
This variable indicates the main construction material used for floor of the dwelling where the household resides.
Universe
Occupied private households

concept

Concept
Name Vocabulary
Dwelling Characteristics Variables -- HOUSEHOLD IPUMS
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