cps_2016_10k: A sample of the raw 2016 CPS dataset

Description Usage Format

Description

This is a 10,000 row sample of the data that comes out of cps_read(years = 2016).

Usage

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Format

A tibble with 10,000 rows and 17 columns:

FILE

Which default file the case came from

YEAR

Year of interview

STATE

State postal abbreviation

AGE

Person's age as of the end of survey week; topcoded at 80 and 85

SEX

Binary sex

EDUCATION

Highest level of school completed or degree received

RACE

Race

HISPANIC

Hispanic status

WEIGHT

Original CPS survey weight

VRS_VOTE

Whether respondent voted in the election; self-reported

VRS_REG

Whether respondent was registered to vote in the election; self-reported

VRS_REG_WHYNOT

Reason for not being registered to vote

VRS_VOTE_WHYNOT

Reason for not voting

VRS_VOTEMODE_2004toPRESENT

Whether respondent voted by mail

VRS_VOTEWHEN_2004toPRESENT

Whether respondent voted on election day or before

VRS_REG_METHOD

Method of registration

VRS_RESIDENCE

Duration of time living at current address


cpsvote documentation built on Nov. 8, 2020, 4:27 p.m.