National Longitudinal Surveys of Youth 1997 Cohort

The NLSY97 Cohort is a longitudinal project that follows the lives of a sample of American youth born between 1980-84. Data are now available from Round 1 (1997) to Round 10 (2006).

 

Introduction to the NLSY97 Sample

Description of the sample, the sample design and screening process, interview methods, retention and reason for non-interview, and confidentiality.

 

Using and Understanding NLSY97 Data

Information on survey instruments, types of variables, interviewer remarks, item nonresponse, interview validation, sample weights and design effects, a description of the data documentation, and how to use the NLS Web Investigator to access data.

 

Topical Guide to NLSY97 Data

Topic-by-topic descriptions of the data, a crosswalk between the Web Investigator's Areas of Interest and the listed topics in this guide, a table of topics across 10 survey rounds, and a glossary of terms.

 

Other NLSY97 Documentation:

Tutorials

NLSY97 Codebook Supplement: Appendices and attachments including industrial/occupational classifications, variable creation documentation, roster explanations, and other details designed to aid in the understanding of NLSY97 public data

NLSY97 Geocode Codebook Supplement: Documentation for NLSY97 geocode data including state and county codes, MSA codes, and college identification codes

Questionnaires:

NLSY97 Technical Sampling Report: Detailed description of the NLSY97 sampling process (PDF)

NLSY97 Interviewer Reference Manual (PDF)

List of NLSY97 Errata