Study Number 5886 - Quarterly Labour Force Survey, October - December, 1993
DATA CURATION PROCEDURES
Data acquired for the UK Data Service collection undergo rigorous and comprehensive curation prior to publishing and release. This ensures that data, documentation and metadata are processed and published to the highest standard possible, both for ease of use in secondary analysis and for archival preservation.
The curation procedures carried out depend on the individual nature of each dataset and document, but as a general guide the following tasks are always undertaken:
- Disclosure review - if data confidentiality issues are identified, they are resolved in consultation with the data depositor;
- Data are checked for consistency and accuracy – for example undocumented/out-of-range codes;
- Variable and value label metadata are checked and enhancements undertaken as necessary;
- Multiple data and documentation formats may be generated for dissemination and preservation;
- A catalogue metadata record is generated and a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is assigned to the study where appropriate.
- Where the data are made available for online analysis, in addition to the checks above, question text may be added alongside variables and other enhancements made.
DATA AND DOCUMENTATION NOTES
Variable ETHNO has 1 case with a value of 16 which has no label.
Variable SUBJCT1 has 3 cases with a value of 2.10 which has no label.
Variables TRHR93 and TRONJB have no labels for the value 999.99.
There is an issue with the variable EMPMON and this should be used with caution.
NEW EDITION INFORMATION
For the second edition (June 2020), the variable SICMAIN was added to the data file.
INFORMATION ON CONDITION OF USE
The Data Collection is available to UK Data Service registered users subject to the End User Licence Agreement.
Commercial use of the data requires approval from the data owner or their nominee. The UK Data Service will contact you.