B_JOB_CAT

Job Code for Principal Job

This data element is a "best" code, derived by applying the "best" code editing rules to the occupation code provided by the survey respondent.


B_JOB_CAT_PUB

Job Code for Principal Job (Recoded for public use)

This 6-digit code is the public use version of B_JOB_CAT. B_JOB_CAT is a "best" code, derived by applying the "best" code editing rules to the occupation code provided by the survey respondent. Further editing is applied to ensure the confidentiality of survey respondents.


B_JOB_OCC_GRP_MAJOR

Occupation Major Group for Principal Job

This data element represents major occupation group and is derived from the first character of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

To see a complete list of occupation codes, click
here.

B_JOB_OCC_GRP_MAJOR_PUB

Occupation Major Group for Principal Job (recoded for public use)

This data element is the public use version of B_JOB_OCC_GRP_MAJOR and represents major occupation group. It is derived from the first character of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. Further editing is applied to ensure the confidentiality of survey respondents. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

To see a complete list of occupation codes, click
here.

B_JOB_OCC_GRP_MINOR

Occupation Minor Group for Principal Job

This data element represents minor occupation group and is derived from the first two characters of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

To see a complete list of occupation codes, click
here.

B_JOB_OCC_GRP_MINOR_PUB

Occupation Minor Group for Principal Job (recoded for public use)

This data element is the public use version of B_JOB_OCC_GRP_MINOR and represents minor occupation group. It is derived from the first two characters of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. Further editing is applied to ensure the confidentiality of survey respondents. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

To see a complete list of occupation codes, click
here.

B_JOB_POSTDOC_APPT_IND_PUB

Postdoctoral Appointment Indicator (Edited for public use)

This data element, based on B_JOB_POSTDOC_APPT_IND, has been recoded from reported data so that confidential information about survey respondents is not revealed.


B_JOB_RETIRED_PREVLY_YR_PUB

Year Previously Retired (Recoded for public use)

This data element, based on B_JOB_RETIRED_PREVLY_YR, has been recoded from reported data so that confidential information about survey respondents is not revealed.



Updated: February 25, 1998