Key variables

Abstract

"Key variables are used to identify units and observations and to establish links between different datasets. These variables are essential whenever a certain research question requires information from different datasets which must therefore be combined before analyses can be carried out.<br> This section aims to explain the key variables of PASS and how they are put to use. In a first step, this section will explain how the key variables are connected to the structure of the scientific use file (SUF) and its datasets, which were discussed in section 5. Secondly, these variables are described in more detail. Also, an overview of the key variables included in the different datasets of the scientific use file is given. The section concludes with several practical examples illustrating the use of the key variables." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Gebhardt, D. & Bethmann, A. (2013): Key variables. In: A. Bethmann, B. Fuchs & A. Wurdack (Hrsg.) (2013): User Guide "Panel Study Labour Market and Social Security" (PASS) : Wave 6 (FDZ-Datenreport, 07/2013 (en)), p. 68-73.