WORDAGEWK is a 3-digit-numeric variable.

0: Not in Universe
996: Never said words
998: Unknown whether said words
999: Unknown when said words

Description

For sample persons under 5 years old, WORDAGEWK reports the age (in weeks) at which the child first said any recognized words, such as "mama" or "dada".

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Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1981

Weights

• 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT