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6 Output classifications Introduction (W), Scotland (S) or Northern Ireland (NI), or a combination (for example, EWS means England, 6.1 Classifications are used to summarise Wales and Scotland). Thus AGEPUK relates to the the diverse range of responses to questions in age breakdown for persons in the UK. the Census. This enables efficient statistical processing of data, and facilitates meaningful statistical analysis. Classifications are used in Differences between parts of the UK output in a number of ways. Categories within classifications can be combined to reduce the 6.8 The programme for selecting topics level of detail provided; information can be and developing questions for the 2001 Census provided on specific categories of interest; and was co-ordinated between the Office for information from separate classifications can be National Statistics (England and Wales), the combined to create new derived variables which General Register Office for Scotland and the provide a different view of the data. Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. Consideration was given to the public 6.2 This section describes the output acceptability of topics, whether the questions classifications for questions in the 2001 Census, would provide good quality data, the availability listing all possible categories within each of alternative sources and the burden on the classification. Derived variables that will be public. The final content balances essential commonly used have also been described. needs with what was reasonable to ask the 6.3 Additional derived variables can be public. Whilst the objective was to ask the same commissioned from the census offices as part questions across the United Kingdom, there were of a commissioned table request. These new a number of differences resulting from the need variables will be added to the National Statistics to cater for specific customer requirements. website as they become available. These differences have had an effect on the 6.4 To provide customers with a better classifications and outputs available for each part understanding of the statistical content of of the UK. the 2001 Census, information is provided on Differences between parts of the UK at 6.8. 6.9 Household questions 6.5 Data classifications at 6.11 provide Number of floors. This question was illustrations of the relevant Census questions, for asked in Northern Ireland only. people and their accommodation. Landlord. This question was the same for all parts of the UK, except that the response categories used Mnemonics local terminology. However, this has 6.6 The data classifications should be used not affected the ability to produce when specifying new tables. For convenience, comparable output at the UK level. each classification has been given a mnemonic, Furnished/Unfurnished rented for example, AGEPUK. These mnemonics are accommodation. This question was a shorthand method of describing Census asked in Scotland only. classifications when specifying output requirements. 6.10 Person questions 6.7 Whilst the first few characters of the Country of birth. Response categories mnemonic are linked to the classification were listed in a different order for each name, the last few characters of the mnemonic part of the UK. indicate whether the classification is describing Ethnic group. There were significant characteristics of a person (P), family (FAM), differences in the question in England household/ household space (H) or communal and Wales, in Scotland and in Northern establishment (C) and whether a classification is applicable to the whole of the United Kingdom Ireland, resulting in separate output (UK) or only to England and Wales (EW), Wales classifications. 45 6 Output classifications Census 2001: Definitions Census 2001: Definitions 6 Output classifications Religion. There were differences in Data classifications the questions asked in England and 6.11 In the following sections, where a variable Wales, in Scotland and in Northern is taken directly from a question on the Census Ireland, resulting in separate output form, that question is included in the text. If the classifications. There were two questions wording is the same throughout the UK, only the in Scotland and Northern Ireland English version (that is with the English question (current religion and religion of number indicated) is shown. The question used upbringing), but only one in England and in the rest of the UK is only shown where the Wales. wording is different. Language. There were specific questions on Celtic languages asked in Wales (Welsh), Scotland (Gaelic) and Northern 6.12 Accommodation type Ireland (Irish). England had no such ACCHUK question on Celtic language. Qualifications. There were differences in the question in England and Wales, in Scotland and in Northern Ireland to reflect local requirements. In England and Wales there was an additional question asking for information on teaching, medical, nursing and dental professional qualifications. There was less of a requirement for such information in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Consequently, in Scotland there was one tick-box response category asking if people had ‘professional qualifications (for example, teaching, accountancy)’. In Northern Ireland, there was no question asking for information on professional qualifications. Travel destination. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland the travel destination question referred only to place of work and was asked of people aged 16 – 74 in a job the week before Census. In Scotland, the travel destination This variable records the type of accommodation question was asked of all people and occupied by the household. related to the address travelled to for the main job or course of study (including Applicability: All household spaces, UK school). 1 Detached house or bungalow Method of travel. In England, Wales 2 Semi-detached house or bungalow and Northern Ireland the question on 3 Terraced house or bungalow (including method of travel related to the journey end-terrace) to the main place of work. In Scotland, 4 Purpose-built flat, maisonette, or the question related to travel to the main apartment place of work or study. There were minor 5 Flat, maisonette, or apartment which differences in the response categories is part of a converted or shared house across countries. (includes bed-sits) 6 Flat, maisonette, or apartment in a commercial building 7 A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure Total number of categories: 7 46 47 6 Output classifications Census 2001: Definitions Census 2001: Definitions 6 Output classifications 6.13 Age 6.15 Cars and vans AGEPUK CAVHUK This variable records each person’s age at their last birthday before Census Day, derived from their date of birth. Dates of birth that imply an age over 110 are treated as invalid and the person’s age is imputed. Applicability: All people, UK 000 – 110 0 – 110 years singly Total number of categories: 111 This variable records information on the 6.14 Bath/shower and toilet number of cars or vans owned, or available for BSTHUK use, by one or more members of a household. It includes company cars and vans available for private use. Write in answers greater than 20 are treated as invalid and a value is imputed. Applicability: All occupied household spaces, UK 00 None This variable records if the household has a 01 One bath/shower and toilet for use only by that 02 Two household, or if they do not have, or have to 03 Three share, these amenities. 04 Four Applicability: All occupied household spaces, UK 05 Five 06 Six 1 Sole use of both amenities 07 Seven 2 Has to share, or does not have, one or 08 Eight both amenities. 09 Nine X Not applicable 10 Ten to twenty Total number of categories: 3 XX Not applicable Not applicable (X) comprises: Household Total number of categories: 12 spaces with no residents Not applicable (XX) comprises: Household spaces with no residents 46 47 6 Output classifications Census 2001: Definitions Census 2001: Definitions 6 Output classifications 6.16 Central heating Applicability: All occupied communal CNHHUK establishments, UK 100 Elderly 010 Adults 001 Children 011 Adults and Children 101 Elderly and Children 110 Elderly and Adults 111 Elderly, Adults and Children Not applicable (XXX) comprises: Persons Sleeping Rough. 6.18 Client type CECLIENTTYPE This variable records whether the household’s accommodation has central heating in some or all rooms (whether used or not). Central heating includes gas, oil, or solid fuel central heating; night storage heaters; warm air heating and underfloor heating. Applicability: All occupied household spaces, UK 1 Central heating 2 No central heating X Not applicable Total number of categories: 3 Not applicable (X) comprises: Household spaces with no residents 6.17 Client Age CECLIENTAGE This variable records the type of clients of the communal establishment. Respondents are asked to tick all boxes that apply. It is not used in standard output and is currently held as a compound field consisting of 0s or 1s indicating which of the sixteen tick boxes (fifteen in Scotland) have been ticked. This variable records the age group(s) of Applicability: All occupied communal the clients of the communal establishment. establishments, UK Respondents are asked to tick all boxes that The positional values of the compound field are: apply. 1 Physical Disability It is not used in standard output and is currently 2 Learning Disability held as a compound field indicating which of the 3 Mental Health Problems three tick boxes have been ticked. 4 Convalescent or Post-Operative Care 5 Drug/ Alcohol Problems 6 Terminal Illness/ Respite Care 7 Chronic Illness Care 8 Acute Illness Care 9 Elderly 10 Students 48 49 6 Output classifications Census 2001: Definitions Census 2001: Definitions 6 Output classifications 11. Prisoners/ Offenders 6.20 Communal establishment registration 12. Nurses status 13. Armed Forces Personnel CEREGSTAT 14. Homeless England/Wales 15. Other 16. No usual residents (not Scotland) 6.19 Communal establishment management type CEMTYPE Scotland This variable describes the type of management of the establishment.