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National Longitudinal Surveys
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NLS Methods Overview Page
An in-depth guide on how we create estimates and the concepts we measure.
A guide to using and understanding the NLSY97 data, including information about survey instruments, variable types, interviewing process, item nonresponse, sample weights and design effects, documentations, and a guide to accessing the data.
A guide to using and understanding the NLSY79 data, including information about survey instruments, variable types, interviewing process, item nonresponse, sample weights and design effects, documentations, and a guide to accessing the data.
A guide to using and understanding the NLSY79 Child and Young Adults data, including information about survey instruments, variable types, interviewing process, item nonresponse, sample weights and design effects, documentations, and a guide to accessing the data.
A guide to using and understanding the original cohorts, including information about survey instruments, variable types, interviewing process, item nonresponse, sample weights and design effects, documentations, and a guide to accessing the data.
A set of tutorials to guide users on how to approach NLS research projects, search for and extract data, and then program with NLS data.
A glossary of NLS terms that are pertinent to all or a portion of the NLS cohorts.