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An Online Workshop Series on Engaging with Big Data III: Periodic Labour Force Survey [August 29, 30, 31]
Master the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in just three days.
This online workshop offers step-by-step training on PLFS data handling using STATA — from understanding survey structure and preparing dictionary files to data extraction, merging, and weight generation. Participants will also learn to construct key labour market indicators like LFPR, WPR, and unemployment rates, and differentiate between formal and informal work. Ideal for students, researchers, and data practitioners looking to build practical, policy-relevant skills.
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 10 Lessons
- 3 Days
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- Day 1: (Introduction to PLFS and Data Structure)4
- 1.1Introduction to Periodic Labour Force Surveys
- 1.2Terminologies related to PLFS- Activities by major time criterion (Principal Status, Subsidiary status), Priority cum major time criterion (Current Weekly Status)
- 1.3Understanding Datafiles, Data Layout and ReadMe file
- 1.4Preparation of Dictionary Files for data extraction in STATA
- Day 2 (Extraction, Merging and Weight related to PLFS in STATA)3
- Day 3 (Construction of relevant variable related to labour market)3
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