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The Dataset Comprises 534 Observations Across 11 Variables

The document describes a dataset from the Current Population Survey of 1985 containing 534 observations across 11 variables related to wages and employment. It provides the variable names and descriptions, explaining what each variable represents and how it could be used for analysis. The variables include information on education, location, gender, experience, union membership, wage, age, race, occupation, sector and marital status. It also provides value labels for categorical variables to clarify the coding.

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The Dataset Comprises 534 Observations Across 11 Variables

The document describes a dataset from the Current Population Survey of 1985 containing 534 observations across 11 variables related to wages and employment. It provides the variable names and descriptions, explaining what each variable represents and how it could be used for analysis. The variables include information on education, location, gender, experience, union membership, wage, age, race, occupation, sector and marital status. It also provides value labels for categorical variables to clarify the coding.

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The dataset comprises 534 observations across 11 variables, offering a comprehensive

snapshot of the data's dimensions and intricacies.


Variable Names and Descriptions: Each variable is described along with its name and type.
This information is crucial for users to understand the meaning and interpretation of each
variable. Here's why each variable was included:
 EDUCATION: Represents the number of years of education. This variable
could be significant in analysing the relationship between education level and
wages.
 SOUTH: Indicates whether the person lives in the Southern region or not. This
variable could be relevant for analysing regional wage disparities or cultural
differences.
 SEX: Indicates the sex of the individual. This variable allows for gender-based
analysis of wages and employment.
 EXPERIENCE: Represents the number of years of work experience. It's vital
for understanding the relationship between experience and wages.
 UNION: Indicates whether the person is a union member or not. This variable
helps in analysing the impact of union membership on wages and other
employment factors.
 WAGE: Represents the wage in dollars per hour. This is likely the primary
variable of interest for many analyses.
 AGE: Represents the age of the individual. Age could influence wages and
other employment outcomes.
 RACE: Indicates the race of the individual. This variable allows for analysis
of racial disparities in wages and employment.
 OCCUPATION: Represents the occupational category of the individual. This
variable helps in understanding how different occupations relate to wages and
other factors.
 SECTOR: Indicates the sector of employment. This variable could be relevant
for analysing differences between sectors in terms of wages and other
employment characteristics.
 MARR: Represents the marital status of the individual. This variable allows
for analysis of how marital status may influence wages and employment
outcomes.

2. Value Labels for Categorical Variables: For categorical variables like SOUTH, SEX,
RACE, OCCUPATION, SECTOR, and MARR, providing the mapping of coding
values to their corresponding categories as below:
1) SOUTH: Indicator variable for Southern Region (1=Person lives in South,
0=Person lives elsewhere).
2) SEX: Indicator variable for sex (1=Female, 0=Male).
3) EXPERIENCE: Number of years of work experience.
4) UNION: Indicator variable for union membership (1=Union member, 0=Not
union member).
5) WAGE: Wage (dollars per hour).
6) AGE: Age (years).
7) RACE: Race (1=Other, 2=Hispanic, 3=White).
8) OCCUPATION: Occupational category (1=Other, 2=Management, 3=Sales,
4=Clerical, 5=Service, 6=Professional).
9) SECTOR: Sector (0=Other, 1=Manufacturing, 2=Construction).
10) MARR: Marital Status (0=Unmarried, 1=Married)
It enhances readability and interpretation of the data. Overall, the Description of Data
tab provides essential information for users to understand and analyse the dataset
effectively. It also ensures transparency, facilitates proper interpretation, and enables
users to make informed decisions during analysis.

3.
The Occupation variable in the CPS wage data from the Current Population Survey of 1985
initially consisted of a range of occupations, including Management, Sales, Clerical, Service,
Professional and Other. The decision to recode the Occupation variable into specific
categories was made to streamline analysis and enhance the clarity of occupational
classifications within the dataset. By organizing occupations into broader groups, such as
Management, Sales, Clerical, Service, and Professional, we aimed to identify trends, patterns,
and disparities across different occupational sectors. However, it became evident during the
recoding process that certain occupations did not neatly fit into the predefined categories.
These occupations either represented niche professions, specialized roles, or were less
common within the dataset. To accommodate these unique occupations and ensure
comprehensive representation, we introduced an "Other" category.
The "Other" category serves as a repository for occupations that fall outside the primary
classifications of Management, Sales, Clerical, Service, and Professional. Examples of
occupations included in the "Other" category may include but are not limited to:
 Artisans
 Technicians
 Seasonal workers
The decision to include an "Other" category was guided by the need to maintain the integrity
and inclusivity of the dataset. By acknowledging the diversity of occupations and providing a
designated category for less conventional roles, we aim to capture the full spectrum of
employment within the CPS wage data. The recoding process was conducted systematically,
taking into account the nature of each occupation and its alignment with the predefined
categories.

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