Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
89
|
88
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For sample persons age 18 and older, PRISONY reports if, in the past 12 months, the person has been in prison.
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Universe
- 1988: Sample persons age 18+ in quarters 2 through 4.
- 1989: Sample persons age 18+.
Availability
- 1988-1989
Weights
- 1988-1989 : SUPP1WT