Questions about the General Social Survey 2005, main file

Question
The weight variable for variable EPI677 is not stated - Would it be WGHT_PER?

Answer
Yes

Question
The Coverage is not stated for variables TCS_Q180 to TCS_Q200, VCG_Q300 - In all cases would it be all respondents?

Answer
Yes

Question
Is a weight variable supposed to be associated with variable INCMMEMC? None is defined. WGHT_PER is used for INCM, but WGHT_HSD might be used - which weight variable (if any) should be assigned?

Answer
Use WGHT_PER

Question
What is definition of WGHT_CSP and WGHT_SNT?

Answer
WGHT_CSP: This is the weighting factor for analysis at the person level created using the sample of persons asked the questions in Section 10A - culture, sports participation and physical activity. For example, to estimate the number of persons who used library services as a leisure activity in the last 12 months, WGHT_CSP should be summed over all records with this characteristic. This weight is zero for respondents who were not asked this section i.e. completed Sections 10B and 11. - Used for participation in Culture activities.

WGHT_SNT: This is the weighting factor for analysis at the person level created using the sample of persons asked the questions in Sections 10B and 11. To estimate the number of persons with a particular characteristic, WGHT_SNT should be summed over all records with this characteristic. This weight is zero for respondents who completed Section 10A. - Used for participation in Sport activities.