Survey of Living Conditions 1998
Jamaica, 1998
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Reference ID
JAM_1998_SLC_v01_M
Producer(s)
Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Planning Institute of Jamaica
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Identification
Survey ID Number
JAM_1998_SLC_v01_M
Title
Survey of Living Conditions 1998
Country/Economy
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Jamaica | JAM |
Study type
Living Standards Measurement Study [hh/lsms]
Series Information
This is the twelfth JSLC survey conducted in Jamaica. Previously JSLC surveys were conducted in 1988, two surveys were done in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
- Households
- Individuals
- Individuals
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name |
|---|
| Statistical Institute of Jamaica |
| Planning Institute of Jamaica |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| The World Bank | Technical assistance |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Sample size is 7,375 households
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 1998-05 | 1998-07 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSMS Data Manager | The World Bank | lsms@worldbank.org | surveys.worldbank.org/lsms |
Access conditions
In order to use the data from the Jamaica Surveys of Living Conditions, users must get permission from the Jamaican government. Interested users should send a brief description of the proposed research to:
Easton Williams, Director
Social and Manpower Planning and Research Division
Planning Institute of Jamaica
8 Ocean Boulevard
Kingston
Jamaica
tel (876-906-4463-4, ext. 2105/4207)
fax (876-906-5031)
e-mail to: Easton_Williams@pioj.gov.jm
Easton Williams, Director
Social and Manpower Planning and Research Division
Planning Institute of Jamaica
8 Ocean Boulevard
Kingston
Jamaica
tel (876-906-4463-4, ext. 2105/4207)
fax (876-906-5031)
e-mail to: Easton_Williams@pioj.gov.jm
Citation requirements
Use of the dataset must be acknowledged using a citation which would include:
- the Identification of the Primary Investigator
- the title of the survey (including country, acronym and year of implementation)
- the survey reference number
- the source and date of download
- the Identification of the Primary Investigator
- the title of the survey (including country, acronym and year of implementation)
- the survey reference number
- the source and date of download
Access authority
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Williams, Director | Social and Manpower Planning and Research Division, Planning Institute of Jamaica | Easton_Williams@pioj.gov.jm | Link |
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI_JAM_1998_SLC_v01_M
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Economics Data Group | DECDG | The World Bank | Generation of DDI documentation |
Date of Metadata Production
2010-06-24
DDI Document version
Version 0.1 (June 2010).