Population Census 1996

South Africa, 1996

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Reference ID

ZAF_1996_PHC_v01_M

Producer(s)

Statistics South Africa

Collection(s)

DataFirst , University of Cape Town, South Africa

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Household questionnaire type (hhrecord)

Data file: SA Census 1996 Person_v01

Overview

Valid: 0

Invalid: 0

Type: Discrete

Width: 1

Range: -

Format: character

Questions and instructions

Question pretext

For enumerator's use only

Description

Definition

This variable reflects the type of questionnaire filled out by the enumerated person (of the three available)

Universe

All persons at night between Wednesday 9 October and Thursday 10 October 1996.

Source of information

South African Census 1996 household and personal, summary book for hostels or special enumeration questionnaire - completed by the enumerator.

Others

Notes

Three types of questionnaires were used in Census’96. These are described in the section on 'Census questionnaires' and are:

• Household questionnaire
• Summary book for hostels
• Enumerator's book for special enumeration.

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