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The observation status flags for the variables are:
Code value | Code description |
L | Not significant, either:
or
|
N | Not significant, collected in another heading |
M | Not existent, missing value, data cannot exist |
Alternative variable (ALT_VARIABLE)
The variable where the value of a non-significant variable is reported. The variable can be the same as the one reported in VARIABLE (in FSS2016 corresponds to NS1) or another (normally the variable on a hierarchical upper level) from the list of variables (this case would correspond to the reported NS2 in FSS2016).with OBS_STATUS="N" is reported.
Source (SOURCE)
The source of the information that allows deciding that the variable is non-significant or non-existing. This is a free text field, but the users should strive to harmonise the information provided (same description for the same source).
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