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5th Census of Population 1992 - IPUMS Subset

El Salvador, 1992
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SLV_1992_PHC_v01_M_v02_A_IPUMS
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General Directorate of Statistics and Censuses, Minnesota Population Center
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Material of the floor (SV1992A_0061)

Data file: SLV1992-H-H

Overview

Valid: 0
Invalid: 0
Type: Discrete
Decimal: 0
Start: 173
End: 173
Width: 1
Range: -
Format:

Questions and instructions

Literal question
II. Household information



2. Characteristics of the dwelling


[Questions 4-15 were asked of occupied private households, per question 3 and Section 1.]



4. What is the predominant material used in the floor of the dwelling?

[] 1 Cement slabs
[] 2 Cement blocks
[] 3 Clay brick
[] 4 Wood
[] 5 Earth
[] 6 Other ____
Categories
Value Category
1 Cement slab
2 Cement block
3 Clay brick
4 Wood
5 Earth
6 Other
9 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
4.2.3 Household characteristics
These characteristics refer exclusively to single family [private] households.

The first two questions of this part of the ballot will be answered by the enumerator using simple observation, before introducing themselves to the occupants of the household; however, if there are any doubts, they can consult with the informant in the household.


4. Floor
What material is most of the floor of this household made from?

Cement slabs:
Made with gravel, sand and cement.

Cement blocks:
This type of block is made with cement, sand and other aggregates that produce a smooth surface.

Clay bricks:
This brick is made with clay or mud, combined with dirt and fire.

Wood:
This option will be considered if wood is the principal material of the floor.

Earth:
This is when the floor of the household is made of dirt that has been flattened and pressed; this category will also include floors made with a mixture of dirt and concrete.

Other:
These are materials that the floor is made with that are not included in the previous categories, including marble, rock, waste materials, etc.

Description

Definition
This variable indicates the primary construction material of dwelling's floor.
Universe
Occupied private households

concept

Concept
Name Vocabulary
Dwelling Characteristics Variables -- HOUSEHOLD IPUMS
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